DALSTRONG Bull Nose Butcher Knife – 10″ (25,4 cm) – Shogun Series – Japanese AUS-10V Super Steel – Vacuum Heat Treatment – with Sheath – Meat, BBQ, Breaking Knife – Sheath Included
The Elite Shogun Series
A shogun leads with ruthless prowess. Our flagship series, the Shogun Series knives are painstakingly crafted over 60 days using quality materials. An artistic statement in premium design and workmanship, the Shogun Series is what careers are built on.
The Dalstrong Origin Story
Dalstrong was established in 2014 by our CEO David Dallaire, who is the mastermind behind the brand and designs. Based in Toronto, Canada, Dave takes his inspiration for our knives from pretty much anywhere you can imagine — landscapes, infrastructure, history, movies, art, and more. Every proprietary design seeks to push the boundaries of innovation, leveraging the collaboration of our global team to get a just-right knife into your hands.
In 2015, Dalstrong Inc was incorporated in Canada, followed by the United States in 2019. Since then, Dalstrong has aggressively expanded our culinary business around the globe. In 2017 we entered the European markets, and currently have warehouses located in the US, Canada, and the UK, with plans to open new warehouses in the Netherlands.
What Drives Dalstrong
Our mission is to inspire and drive creativity across the globe, pushing culinary boundaries and equipping cooks with the modern tools they need to enhance their experience. We know that food forms the heart and soul of most cultural traditions — it’s the main event in nearly all celebrations while also being a deeply satisfying individual experience. It can inspire peace and connection, excitement and joy. It can be an expression of creativity, love, style, and community. It gives a reason for families to come together, old friends to reunite, adversaries to find common ground. It can provide comfort and nostalgia, while also transcending barriers of time and space. By putting innovative and high-quality knives, cookware, and accessories in the hands of our customers, we hope to inspire a new generation of culinary creators to discover our guiding truth for themselves: There Are No Limits.
The Dalstrong Difference
The Dalstrong culture is built on continuous improvement. Never being satisfied with our last creation. Relentlessly striving to be better. Rather than lower our standards and use use lower quality steels due to costs, procurement difficulty, manufacturing challenges, etc., we work tirelessly to overcome these obstacles and think outside the box. We don’t rest until we’ve established a means to source the highest quality materials possible.
Using CAD drawings, a 3D printer, and endless creativity, we dedicate countless hours to developing iteration upon iteration until we’re satisfied that each new product fills its full potential. We thrive on the journey of pushing boundaries forward.
We’re proud to be a customer-first organization: our focus is how can we better serve and add more value to our community long after our products are in your hands. We offer an unwavering commitment to the culinary journey of every customer — whether pro, amateur, foodie, home cook, or backyard BBQer.
Powered By Our People
Dalstrong is a high-performing team of young, determined individuals who are relentlessly driven to make a mark in the culinary world. People who believe in their ability to shape and change the world around them through our products, our creativity, and our community. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, our diverse roster spans the globe, pulling from an incredibly rich cross-section of life and professional experiences to perfect every iteration and make every Dalstrong purchase meaningful.
The Blade
The Shogun Series 10″ Bull Nose Butcher Knife
Expertly crafted to masterfully slice through flesh, break through cartilage and trim fat from beef, pork, poultry, fish and other meats, the Shogun Series 10” Bull Nose Butcher’s Breaking Knife is an essential addition to any butcher’s arsenal.
The Ultimate Steel For The Ultimate Performance
Scalpel-like sharpness at a staggering 8-12°degree angle per side. Sail through culinary challenges.
The tapered bolster provides a perfect ‘zero-balance balance, finger protection and gently encourages a natural and comfortable pinch grip
Tapered blade for minimal slicing resistance and non-stick properties
Precisely engineered granton edge reduces friction and stuck on food
Cleans easily for low maintenance
Premium Japanese Damascus
AUS-10V Japanese super steel core. The ultimate steel for the ultimate performance.
67 alternating layers of SUS410 Damascus for stain resistance and durability.
Incredible edge retention at 62+ Rockwell. Cut longer, go further
Rust and corrosion-resistant cladding means your knife will stay cleaner and last longer
Precise cryogenic tempering increases the steel’s crystalline structure, enhancing, strength, flexibility, and hardness
Precision Tempering
Sharpened under the ancient 3-step Honbazuke method and married to bleeding-edge technology.The blade is coarsely ground using a vertically rotating sharpening stone The blade is then finely honed, using a horizontally rotating sharpening stone The edge is polished using a leather stropping block
Beautifully engraved Dalstrong lion head logo for further refinement. Performance and looks.
Hand-polished spine enhances comfort across varying grip preferences
Featuring Dalstrong’s exquisite Shogun Series Tsunami Rose blade pattern, for striking, stand-out beauty.
The Handle
Premium Materials
Meticulously constructed military-grade G10 handle for life-long durability
Incredibly strong, non-porous fiberglass-like material highly impervious to heat, cold, and moisture
Ergonomic handle for superior hand control, agility, and comfort
Superior Construction
Full tang – maximum robustness. This knife is built to last.
Engraved end-cap stabilizes the blade for perfect balance and agile performance
Intricate copper mosaic pin adorns the center rivet
Triple-riveted – even further resilience.
Protect Your Investment
Every Shogun Series knife includes a premium quality polymer Dalstrong PerfectFit saya (sheath) with embossed Dalstrong logo and pin closure
Safely and securely ensure your blade is carefully protected while at home, or on the go
Gift Packaging
Every Shogun Series knife is carefully packaged to make the most out of your unboxing experience.
Included:
Shogun Series 10″ Bull Nose Butcher Knife
PerfectFit Dalstrong Sheath
Neatly Packed with Dalstrong’s Renowned Packaging
Dalstrong Support
Technology, Meet Tradition.
Our glowing reviews aren’t a coincidence — they’re the result of our commitment to quality, starting with the primary materials we use.
Every line of knives sources premium steel from Japan, America, Germany, Sweden & China.
These premium imported materials are painstakingly assembled by expert bladesmiths in a state-of-the-art facility within YangJiang, China — a city with a renowned knife crafting tradition dating back over 1400 years.
These highly trained craftsmen spend anywhere from 30-60 days on each knife, painstakingly hand-polishing and hand-finishing the blades and handles using the 3-step Honbazuke honing method.
This traditional Japanese process is married with high-tech processes such as Cryo-tempering which improves the steel’s crystalline structure (making them stronger). This merging of modern technology allows us to achieve exceptional quality while keeping the costs of our knives lower for our customers.
Where are Dalstrong Knives Made?
Every single one of our knives is painstakingly assembled by expert bladesmiths in a state-of-the-art facility within YangJiang, China — a city with a renowned knife crafting tradition dating back over 1400 years. Today, Yangjian holds the title of National Capital of Knives and Scissors, exporting to more than 100 countries and accounting for 60% of all knife product exports in China.
Before we partner with any global organization, we seriously consider their stance on worker’s rights and eco-sustainability. It’s important to us that our partners align with our values. Our main manufacturing partners are certified ISO humans rights compliant, with 4 weeks of paid vacation for their employees per year and fair wages.
At our manufacturing plants, the artisans and lead foremen are on a personal mission to prove to the world that Chinese knife quality is world-class. As such, our factory proudly stands head and shoulders above all others in YangJiang.
Our Global Reach
We want the whole world to experience Dalstrong. Our innovative designs draw on inspiration from all over the planet, including art, architecture, historic societies, cultural traditions, and more. Fueled by the motivation of our international team, we won’t rest until we have Dalstrong knives in every corner of the globe. So far, we’ve shipped our knives to 50 different countries on every continent but Antartica. From Israel to Australia, Japan to Argentina, we have happy customers all over the world — and can’t wait to expand further.
Supporting Our Community
In addition to working directly with chefs, Dalstrong has partnered with various institutions to positively impact our communities and the culinary world at large.
By the end of 2021, we’ll have donated 1200 professional chef knives to the Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP). A workforce development nonprofit, C-CAP provides culinary, job, and life skills to middle and high school kids across the United States. A thirty-one-year-old organization striving to help further food and social justice, equity, and inclusion, they’ve served 350,000 students and distributed 62 million in scholarships to date.
Dalstrong is also proud to have joined both the Wounded Warrior Project and Wounded Warriors Canada. Both projects support veterans or first responders and their families, offering various support programs for community-building, mental wellness, physical wellness, career counseling, and independence.
Notable Influencers
Dalstrong believes that everyone has a responsibility to give back. That’s why we look to partner with chefs, pitmasters, culinary schools, grillmasters — anyone who wants to make a positive impact in their communities and the culinary world at large.
One of those incredible chefs is no other than Dominque Crenn, the first female chef to receive three Michelin stars in the US. Last year, when many restaurants were closing across the country due to the pandemic, we partnered with her foundation to support the homeless community in San Francisco. Through a donation of more than 200 culinary tools — including knives, aprons, and accessories — we’ve helped her foundation provide 2,000 plates a week to those in need.
Our Community
From 3-star Michelin Chefs to parents making dinner, line cooks to grillmasters, and everyone in between, Dalstrong Chefs are treated like family. We know that we would be nothing without our chefs, and try to show it at every opportunity — whether it’s spotlighting some of the amazing female chefs in our ranks or producing custom tools for Thai culinary communities.
All Dalstrong products are designed and crafted to work with you as you strive to be more effective, creative, and precise in the kitchen. From cooking competitions to charitable events, Dalstrong loves to support the chefs who enrich our lives every day.
So it’s a slicer for sure, I use it for pretty much a French Knife and it works well for just about everything I put it through. Tough, holds an edge, through bone, flesh, cooked, raw you name it.
Originally the knife came bent and had very little Damascus marks… I contacted Dalstrong and they had a new one sent to me right away and told me to keep the original. The replacement came and is gorgeous (also slightly bent but functional) they offered a refund for the 2nd bent knife but I do like it and all in all it was worth the money. Great service and a beautiful product but keep in mind it is produced in PRC and shipped international
I am not kidding you these knifes are sharp and with the fine packaging. Sort it out a lovely box delivered with a brilliant attractive knife. One strong point is to keep all of Dalstrong knifes away from the chopping board and use them for the meat and vegetables only as for their strong point is sharpness.
Great knife. Beautiful to look at. I got this for my son as he is getting bigger and bigger into smoking and grilling. This knife is very sharp and nice to use. So much I will be getting one for me. Very happy with this edge. You can’t go wrong with picking one of these up.
Like all Dalstrong or similar makes now, they do offer a lot compared to mainstream makes that are priced similarly for basic stainless steel however there are a lot of places can buy decent knives now and worth shopping around. These knives have gone up in price since they started so from price competition point of view it’s a little harder to recommend. What Dalstrong do have though is a massive range of styles and finishes that can’t get elsewhere. This knife is a good example, I’ve not seen a similar shaped one available and got at a very good price. Like the other Dalstrong knife I have it isn’t the sharpest I own but can be sharpened easily unlike a Global for instance and
does hold the edge relatively well. This knife is for meat and meat only, the shape and design means it doesn’t have to be very sharp to work. Haven’t tried it for carving yet but would probably work great on a joi
I’ve been after this for a while. I used it for the first time to break down a 2kg+ block of Sirloin in to individual steaks. The knife made the job very easy, allowed for a single pass cut to be made, resulting in nice clean steaks. If you find yourself breaking down big blocks of meat, this is what you need.
The weight of this knife is perfect for slicing brisket, or breaking down a large piece of meat from Costco into steaks. It is nice and sharp and cuts through like butter. This knife will last a long time from the strong construction. If you need to break down a large watermelon, no problem.
Extremely happy with the knife. It exceeded all expectations and more. Highly recommend if you are looking for a true high quality knife. No disappointment here.
Acero VG10, sper filoso, daba la apariencia de ser ms grande en la imagen pero an as no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado. Tuve problemas para hacer vlido un cdigo promocional pero me contact con atencin a clientes de Dalstrong y tienen un excelente servicio, lo resolvieron inmediatamente.
Incredible quality comparable, if not better, to other big brands
Sharp as it gets right out of the box and maintains an edge better than any knife I have and I have knives from Shun, Henckels, and Wstof.
If you’re looking for a very versatile and useful knife I highly reccomend i
Like all of the other SHOGUN Series knives from DALSTRONG, this one is beautiful as well.
Fit and finish is outstanding!!! Unlike the GLADIATOR Series this one is smooth, grip panels are perfectly fit. Just a great knife.
Very easy to handle for heavy meat butchering without causing hand fatigue.
ALL of my SHOGUN Series knives are amazing. I highly recommend them… But not so much for the GLADIATOR Series. If you are unsure about which to get, the SHOGUN are worth the extra money. Every penny of it.
I bought this to add to my son’s chef knife collection, he is an aspiring “chef” and needs a collection for his cooking projects. Knife is well made and stays very sharp, great product.
One of the best knives I’ve ever had. Been in the restaurant business for over 35 years. Packaging the best, it tell a lot about a company and how they feel about there product in the way the package. Quality A+ no effort at all to slice peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. Beautiful balance, nice feel, this will be my new and only knifes I will use from this day on. Thank you Dalstrong for making and caring about your amazing knives.
I’ve only used it once but so far, it is excellent. I prefer the traditional bull nose butcher knife over other designs and have quite a few of different brands and different steels. I do like the Damascus design as it has great eye appeal. The center layer is a premium super steel from Japan. I think this may become my go-to butcher knife.
I gave already begun replacing a few other knives in my kitchen with the Dalstrong knives.
let me start by saying I’m hit or miss with Dalstrong products.
This product: Slight miss
The good:
* Sharp out of box
* solid weight behind the knife
* solid blade, not flexible
* Will be good for butchering
The bad:
* Uneven grind on tip. Probably a 70/30 on the tip if not worse. I’ll have to fix this on the wetstones.
* Knock the star for this
* Damascus looks engraved like all dalstrong shoguns
So it’s a slicer for sure, I use it for pretty much a French Knife and it works well for just about everything I put it through. Tough, holds an edge, through bone, flesh, cooked, raw you name it.
Had an excellent butcher knife many years ago. List go other circumstances. This knife handles the same smooth way
Feels great in my hand, well balanced, holds an extremely sharp edge for a long time
est muy bien fabricado, el acero es magnfico, muy buen filo, buena presentacin, muy cmodo al usar (buen balance)
Maniobrabilidad, tiene muy buen fil, el peso para corte est genial
Sharp. Sharp sharp sharp right out of the box. Haven’t had a chance to put it to stone yet but don’t really need to. Awesome knife.
Originally the knife came bent and had very little Damascus marks… I contacted Dalstrong and they had a new one sent to me right away and told me to keep the original. The replacement came and is gorgeous (also slightly bent but functional) they offered a refund for the 2nd bent knife but I do like it and all in all it was worth the money. Great service and a beautiful product but keep in mind it is produced in PRC and shipped international
I am not kidding you these knifes are sharp and with the fine packaging. Sort it out a lovely box delivered with a brilliant attractive knife. One strong point is to keep all of Dalstrong knifes away from the chopping board and use them for the meat and vegetables only as for their strong point is sharpness.
Great knife. Beautiful to look at. I got this for my son as he is getting bigger and bigger into smoking and grilling. This knife is very sharp and nice to use. So much I will be getting one for me. Very happy with this edge. You can’t go wrong with picking one of these up.
Like all Dalstrong or similar makes now, they do offer a lot compared to mainstream makes that are priced similarly for basic stainless steel however there are a lot of places can buy decent knives now and worth shopping around. These knives have gone up in price since they started so from price competition point of view it’s a little harder to recommend. What Dalstrong do have though is a massive range of styles and finishes that can’t get elsewhere. This knife is a good example, I’ve not seen a similar shaped one available and got at a very good price. Like the other Dalstrong knife I have it isn’t the sharpest I own but can be sharpened easily unlike a Global for instance and
does hold the edge relatively well. This knife is for meat and meat only, the shape and design means it doesn’t have to be very sharp to work. Haven’t tried it for carving yet but would probably work great on a joi
I’ve been after this for a while. I used it for the first time to break down a 2kg+ block of Sirloin in to individual steaks. The knife made the job very easy, allowed for a single pass cut to be made, resulting in nice clean steaks. If you find yourself breaking down big blocks of meat, this is what you need.
The weight of this knife is perfect for slicing brisket, or breaking down a large piece of meat from Costco into steaks. It is nice and sharp and cuts through like butter. This knife will last a long time from the strong construction. If you need to break down a large watermelon, no problem.
If you want a butcher knife I recommend this one all day. From breaking down meat to trimming. It’s awesome
Extremely happy with the knife. It exceeded all expectations and more. Highly recommend if you are looking for a true high quality knife. No disappointment here.
Acero VG10, sper filoso, daba la apariencia de ser ms grande en la imagen pero an as no me arrepiento de haberlo comprado. Tuve problemas para hacer vlido un cdigo promocional pero me contact con atencin a clientes de Dalstrong y tienen un excelente servicio, lo resolvieron inmediatamente.
Best knife we have had, cuts well, has great thickness. We enjoy cutting meat with this knife.
Incredible quality comparable, if not better, to other big brands
Sharp as it gets right out of the box and maintains an edge better than any knife I have and I have knives from Shun, Henckels, and Wstof.
If you’re looking for a very versatile and useful knife I highly reccomend i
This is one of the best knives I have ever owned at any price. Would have paid twice the cost for a knife of this quality.
Very sharp and good edge. Handles great. Slices through meat with ease.
Great knife, great quality, the folded steel looks great. 10/10 would recommend
Arrived quickly and very well packaged.
Was very impressed with the quality of the knife. It is exactly as described.
Very pleased with our purchase
Like all of the other SHOGUN Series knives from DALSTRONG, this one is beautiful as well.
Fit and finish is outstanding!!! Unlike the GLADIATOR Series this one is smooth, grip panels are perfectly fit. Just a great knife.
Very easy to handle for heavy meat butchering without causing hand fatigue.
ALL of my SHOGUN Series knives are amazing. I highly recommend them… But not so much for the GLADIATOR Series. If you are unsure about which to get, the SHOGUN are worth the extra money. Every penny of it.
I bought this to add to my son’s chef knife collection, he is an aspiring “chef” and needs a collection for his cooking projects. Knife is well made and stays very sharp, great product.
It’s an amazing knife that keeps its edge even after a week of use
Excellent craft work as a master butcher I love i
Incredibly sharp right out of the box. Made easy work of my briske
One of the best knives I’ve ever had. Been in the restaurant business for over 35 years. Packaging the best, it tell a lot about a company and how they feel about there product in the way the package. Quality A+ no effort at all to slice peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. Beautiful balance, nice feel, this will be my new and only knifes I will use from this day on. Thank you Dalstrong for making and caring about your amazing knives.
Excellent value. Fit and finish is fantastic.
Dalstrong’s customer service is excellent, came fast and as advertised.
Deal with confidence.
Not as pretty as some of the shogun knives but very solid knife that’s razor sharp and as impressive as always with this brand
Great product stays sharp in restruant environment great for the price and looks really nice
I’ve only used it once but so far, it is excellent. I prefer the traditional bull nose butcher knife over other designs and have quite a few of different brands and different steels. I do like the Damascus design as it has great eye appeal. The center layer is a premium super steel from Japan. I think this may become my go-to butcher knife.
I gave already begun replacing a few other knives in my kitchen with the Dalstrong knives.
ice heft, well balanced, cut a Boston butt into steaks will no effo
This knife has a great feel I bought 4 12″ Dalstrong Shoguns and they are all nimble and easy to control.
let me start by saying I’m hit or miss with Dalstrong products.
This product: Slight miss
The good:
* Sharp out of box
* solid weight behind the knife
* solid blade, not flexible
* Will be good for butchering
The bad:
* Uneven grind on tip. Probably a 70/30 on the tip if not worse. I’ll have to fix this on the wetstones.
* Knock the star for this
* Damascus looks engraved like all dalstrong shoguns