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HOSHANHO Damascus Chef Knife 8"

HOSHANHO Damascus Chef Knife 8"

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  • 8 inch blade, Japanese-style Damascus gyuto/chef knife
  • VG-10 steel core with hand-polished Damascus cladding
  • 62 HRC hardness
  • 15° V-tapered double-bevel edge, hand-sharpened
  • Natural olive wood handle

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Summary

HOSHANHO’s 8-inch Damascus chef knife with an olive-wood handle (model HSHPCS-2022-001) advertises a VG-10 core, 67-layer cladding, a 62 HRC blade and a 15-degree edge; the brand’s own site asks $89.99 (October 2026). No independent test has confirmed those claims for this model, so check the seller’s return window before you buy.

Strengths

  • The advertised build — VG-10 core, 67-layer cladding, olive-wood handle, gift box — is a complete-looking package on the brand’s own page.
  • The 8-inch double-bevel shape suits vegetable prep, boneless meat and herbs; Wirecutter’s April 2026 discussion calls an 8-inch chef’s knife the versatile baseline.
  • A 15-degree advertised edge and a hard VG-10 core suit thin slicing, if the heat treatment matches the label.
  • HOSHANHO advertises a lifetime defect warranty and a 45-day direct trial; Newegg lists 30-day returns.
  • There are no consumables: soap-and-water care and occasional sharpening keep the running cost at $0 a year.

Weaknesses

  • No independent test has confirmed the VG-10 core, the 67 layers or the 62 HRC hardness of this exact model.
  • Edge retention, corrosion behavior and factory straightness are unpublished for HSHPCS-2022-001, and owner experience with other HOSHANHO knives is mixed.
  • The olive-wood handle rules out the dishwasher and adds a wash, dry and sharpen routine to the knife’s care.
  • A hard, thin edge is a poor fit for bones, frozen food or prying, and one owner reported a HOSHANHO knife chipping after a drop.
  • Related HOSHANHO knives drew complaints about handle misalignment, a bent blade and rough wood, so inspect yours on arrival.

Verified specifications

ModelHSHPCS-2022-001 on Newegg; one knife per package.
Blade8-inch plain-edge, double-bevel chef’s knife (gyuto shape), about 203 mm.
Dimensionsblade 8 in (about 203 mm), overall length 13.5 in (about 343 mm); weight about 230 g (8.1 oz). Newegg’s listed 0.41 kg packaging weight is not the knife weight.
SteelVG-10 cutting core with 67-layer Damascus-pattern cladding (Newegg listing).
Hardness62 HRC and a 15-degree edge per side, both manufacturer/seller claims, not measured values.
Handlenatural olive wood, ergonomically contoured; no handle stabilization or treatment schedule is published.
Includedchef knife and presentation/gift box. A magnetic wood sheath is not listed for this exact item.
Carehand wash, dry thoroughly, store dry, sharpen as necessary; not dishwasher safe.
Warrantylifetime against manufacturing defects, a 45-day direct-order trial, and 30-day returns at Newegg.
Unpublishedspine thickness, blade height, grind behind the edge, tang design, measured edge retention, corrosion behavior and country of manufacture.
Full research notes and sources

What this knife is

This is HOSHANHO’s 8-inch Damascus-pattern chef’s knife with an olive-wood handle, model HSHPCS-2022-001 on Newegg. One knife ships in a presentation gift box; a magnetic wood sheath is not listed for this exact item — HOSHANHO advertises sheaths on separately priced models. The published seller specifications give a 230 g weight and a 13.5-inch overall length; these are listed values, not independently weighed measurements.

The steel claim

The 62 HRC hardness, 15-degree edge and VG-10 core are manufacturer and seller claims; no third-party metallurgical test of this knife was found. General VG-10 sharpening guidance describes waterstones near this angle — a 1000-grit stone to restore an edge, 3000–6000 grit to refine it. In a 2025–26 r/knives discussion, one restaurant owner praised a HOSHANHO nakiri, others said their knives honed well or kept an edge, and a commenter mentioned a newly purchased eight-inch chef knife cutting chicken breast well. Those are self-reports about mixed HOSHANHO models, not tests of the olive-wood Damascus model. The same threads hold the caution signals: a January 2025 owner said the metal and wooden handle of a HOSHANHO AUS-10 8-inch did not align perfectly; a January 2026 buyer reported an out-of-the-box warped 10Cr15CoMoV nakiri with sharp handle corners; an August 2025 commenter said a set’s handles turned rough after washing and alleged a disputed return; a February 2026 commenter said a HOSHANHO knife chipped after being dropped. None of these is this exact model, and none is a failure rate — treat them as a reason to sight down the blade’s spine, check the bevels and handle junctions on arrival, and photograph anything before use.

Care and sharpening

Hand wash with mild soap, dry thoroughly and store dry; the maker rules out the dishwasher and advises against abrasive scrubbers and hard stone or glass cutting surfaces. The company publishes no conditioning interval for the olive wood and no sharpening frequency or factory sharpening service. Do not store the knife loose in a drawer — no edge guard is included, and the gift box is not an everyday sheath. A honing rod realigns an edge but does not remove metal, and the 15-degree factory angle may shift after the first stone session, so a guide or some practice helps.

Is it worth it?

The exact model was listed at $89.99 on HOSHANHO’s own site and $84.99 at Newegg in October 2026. Below $50 it is worth considering if you like the Damascus look and accept uncertain quality control. In the $51–69 band the documented alternatives are hard to ignore: the Tojiro Basic F-317, a Japan-made VG-10 knife at $69 (Cutlery and More), the Victorinox Swiss Classic 6.8063.20B at $61 direct, and the Mercer Renaissance M23510 at $50.99 (WebstaurantStore). Above $70 the HOSHANHO is difficult to justify on independently established performance; at the current $85–90 ask, prefer the Tojiro when available or the Victorinox for easy care. The Tojiro lists a 200 mm VG-10 clad blade, pakkawood handle, about 130 g and 60 HRC with a 9–12-degree edge per the US retailer; the Victorinox is a 5.6 oz stamped Swiss blade with a TPE handle and a lifetime warranty; the Mercer is a full-tang forged German stainless with a limited lifetime warranty, though Epicurious’ 2025 test found it noticeably clunkier. One more support note: an August 2025 commenter alleged a disputed return after reporting handle problems, so read the return window before you buy.

Which model this is

This page covers HOSHANHO model HSHPCS-2022-001, the 8-inch Damascus chef knife with the olive-wood handle sold at Newegg. No marketplace listing or review data was part of the research; the two asking prices above come from the brand and from Newegg.

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