AOSILEY AO-1012 Knife
- Knife
- High Carbon Stainless Steel
- 7.8 inches
- 4 inches
Pairs a high carbon stainless steel blade with a wood handle, built for everyday prep rather than heavy-duty use.
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How it ranks among the 246 knifes we track
4.4★ across 207 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
207 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 246 knifes we track - how the scorecard works · full knifes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The AOSILEY AO-1012 is a kitchen knife with a high carbon stainless steel blade and a wood handle, listed with a 4 inch size and a 7.8 inch overall length.
High carbon stainless steel blends the edge retention carbon steel is known for with better resistance to staining. A wood handle offers a traditional grip in place of synthetic materials, though it needs more careful care in return. The listing gives both a 4 inch size and a 7.8 inch overall length without labeling exactly what each measures.
- High carbon stainless steel blade
- Wood handle
- 7.8 inch overall length
- 4 inch size listed
Who it's for
Works for home cooks wanting a wood-handled stainless steel knife for everyday prep tasks. A dishwasher-safe handle or a longer chef knife points toward a different pick.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High carbon stainless steel blade holds an edge
- Wood handle for a traditional grip
- Wood handle needs hand washing, not dishwasher safe
- Blade length versus overall length not clearly labeled
Performance notes
High carbon stainless steel is chosen to hold an edge while resisting the staining plain carbon steel is prone to. A wood handle needs hand washing and occasional oiling to avoid warping or cracking, unlike sealed synthetic grips.
Specifications
| Brand | AOSILEY |
|---|---|
| Model | AO-1012 |
| Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Length | 7.8 inches |
| Size | 4 inches |
| Handle | Wood |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOSILEY AO-1012 KnifeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 207 | 3.9 / 5 |
| WORKPRO W013053AU KnifeWORKPRO | 4.8 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox 0.6223.G KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| LEATHERMAN 831426 KnifeLEATHERMAN | 4.8 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Gerber 31-000345 KnifeGerber | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the AOSILEY AO-1012
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the AO-1012 blade made of?
High carbon stainless steel.
What is the handle material?
Wood.
How long is it?
Listed at 7.8 inches overall, with a separate 4 inch size figure also given.