HOSHANHO Japanese High Carbon Chef's Knife 8 Inch
- 8 inch blade, forged, plain edge
- High carbon stainless steel
- Pakkawood handle, ergonomic
- 350 g, 8 inches long
- Non-slip grip per title
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An eight inch forged chef's knife with a pakkawood handle for daily home cooking. The listing gives no hardness figure or care instructions.
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ASIN: B09Y91CSXDModel: HSHES-2022-001Category: Chef's Knives
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Overview
Chopping, slicing and mincing is the work of this forged eight inch chef's knife. High carbon stainless steel makes the plain edge, and a pakkawood handle gives the grip.
The reason to buy is a forged Japanese-style steel blade with a wood composite handle at a typical chef's knife length. The limitation is that the listing omits hardness, bevel angle and care steps.
Who it's for
Home cooks who prep vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins. Cooks who need bone-cutting cleavers or thin slicers should choose a more specialized blade.
Pros and cons
- Forged high carbon steel blade
- Plain edge for clean cuts
- Weight suits daily prep
- Hardness not listed
- Care instructions not listed
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
A forged high carbon blade holds an edge and has weight behind each cut. The pakkawood handle resists moisture better than plain wood, and the shaped grip helps control. A plain edge slices cleanly and can be honed or sharpened at home.
Specifications
| Brand | Hoshanho |
|---|---|
| Model | HSHES-2022-001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Item Length | 8 incheslower than 88% of 60 chef's knives |
| Item weight | 350 g |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High carbon stainless steel |
| Material Type | High carbon stainless steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hoshanho knife handle made of?
Pakkawood, a wood composite, with an ergonomic non-slip shape per the title.
Is the Hoshanho chef's knife forged?
Yes. Construction is listed as forged, in high carbon stainless steel.
What is included with the Hoshanho knife?
One knife. The listing names no sheath or box.