Skinning & Boning Knife 5.5" | Gladiator Series | NSF Certified | Dalstrong ©

Materials:

• Blade Material: German X50CRMOV15 Stainless Steel
• Special Treatments: Dalstrong D3™ Diamond Detailing Sharpening Process, Dalstrong LionShield™ Treatment (heat hardening and sub-zero tempering)
• Handle Material: G10 military-spec fiberglass composite (premium models) OR Robust ABS thermoplastic polymer (block sets and color handles)
• Sheath Material: Dalstrong PerfectFit™ thermoplastic sheath OR Genuine leather sheath

Blade Specifications

• HRC: 54-56 (Rockwell Hardness Scale)
• Edge Angle: 16-18° double bevel
• Blade Finish: Polished satin finish for reduced friction and drag

Construction Details

• Tang: Full tang construction (single piece from blade tip to end cap)
• Rivets: Triple stainless steel rivets
• Bolster: Traditional full bolster OR sloped hybrid bolster (varies by model)
• End Cap: Stainless steel counterweight for optimum balance

Care Instructions

• Hand wash with warm water and mild soap
• Towel dry immediately after washing
• Occasional honing with honing rod to maintain edge alignment
• Easy to sharpen at home when needed
• Store in protective sheath or knife block
• NSF Certified for professional kitchen use

Use Case Scenarios

• Professional kitchen environments (NSF Certified)
• Daily home cooking for dedicated home chefs
• High-volume food preparation
• All-purpose cutting tasks: chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, breaking down ingredients
• Ideal for cooks seeking reliable, low-maintenance professional-grade tools
• Perfect for those transitioning from consumer-grade to professional knives