{"product_id":"d2-kitchen-knife-wenge-wood-handle","title":"D2 Kitchen Knife – 8\" Blade \u0026 Wenge Wood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eD2 Kitchen Knife with Wenge Wood Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eD2 Kitchen Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e features an 8-inch D2 steel blade paired with a natural Wenge wood handle and brown leather sheath. Measuring 13 inches overall, its full-size profile is designed for everyday slicing, chopping, and food preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8-Inch D2 Steel Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD2 steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e measures 8 inches and offers the hardness, wear resistance, and edge retention associated with D2 tool steel. D2 is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel commonly used for knives and cutting tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Wenge Wood Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wenge wood handle gives this handmade chef knife a warm, traditional appearance. Natural variations in wood grain and tone make each handle slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e D2 Kitchen Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e D2 Tool Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wenge Wood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown Leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed Blade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash your \u003cstrong\u003eD2 Kitchen Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e and dry it immediately after use. Avoid dishwashers and prolonged moisture. A light application of food-safe mineral oil can help protect the D2 steel blade during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does D2 on a knife blade mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 refers to a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for hardness, \u003cstrong\u003eedge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e, and wear resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes D2 make a good kitchen knife?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 can perform well in a kitchen knife when properly maintained. Its hardness and wear resistance provide good edge retention, while regular cleaning and drying help protect the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs D2 a high-end steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 is an established tool steel rather than a modern premium powder-metallurgy steel. It remains popular for knives because of its balance of hardness, edge retention, wear resistance, and cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the downsides of D2 steel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD2 requires more attention to moisture than highly corrosion-resistant kitchen steels and can take more effort to sharpen. Hand wash and completely dry the blade after use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44286850728115,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/WhatsAppImage2024-11-15at9.48.29PM_2.jpg?v=1788325692","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/d2-kitchen-knife-wenge-wood-handle","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}