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The Shadowbringer Knife

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$124.98 $249.97 In stock

Category: Kitchen Knives

The Shadowbringer.

Sometimes, beacons aren't a light, but rather in the darkest shadow cast by the wick of the flame.

It's said that if you move with atomic speed, only the shadow of the cut is left behind.

A reimagined version of the original donhiki knife, this version uses an integral bolster with a custom built, Japanese style octagonal "Wa" handle. The weight has been rebalanced towards the back to facilitate better draw cuts and for those who prefer a back heel centric rock chopping motion, creating a distinct 切れ味 "kireaji," or flavor of the cut, compared to the original.

The blade is made of VG10 damascus steel with 69 layers, hardened to 61HRC, made with a beautifully blackened, acid etched finish. The handle boasts a custom molded sloped bolster design, and is made of a combination of translucent crimson resin, shadowy shredded carbon fiber, and golden brass hardware, creating a unique, stunning piece reminiscent of shadow and flame.

This is a Chinese style Cai Dao, and is not a cleaver. Not to be used on excessively hard objects like bone and ice.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 25 reviews)

William ★★★★★

The blade is so eerily precise that slicing a bell pepper feels like the knife is doing the work before my hand even moves. It's a strange, almost unsettling speed, but for daily prep it's honestly a joy. My only worry is that I'll never enjoy using another knife again.

Sebastian A. ★★★★★

Cut through a ripe tomato this morning and honestly, the blade moved so fast only the shadow of the slice was left. The dark finish is sleek and doesn't show a single fingerprint, which is a huge win in my kitchen.

Andrew ★★★★★

The dark finish on this one is just gorgeous, and it’s genuinely scary how little pressure it takes to slice through a tomato without squashing it. I caught myself staring at the shadow it casts on the cutting board mid-chop, which sounds dramatic but it’s that striking. Feels like the blade moves b