Hezhen B38L Damascus Chef Knife — 67-Layer Blade + Linen Micarta (Full Tang)
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- 67-layer Damascus blade with a bold, wavy "reef-tooth" look (high-contrast finish)
- Newly designed Damascus pattern with mirror polish + sandblasting for light/dark contrast
- 10Cr15MoV core steel for edge performance and stain resistance (60±2 HRC)
- Vacuum cryogenic heat treatment for stable, consistent hardness and performance
- Linen micarta handle: durable, moisture resistant, grippy feel
- Streamlined ergonomic handle with gradual spine thinning for comfort and balance
- Rounded spine and heel to reduce finger pressure in a pinch grip
- Safety S-curve heel transition helps avoid accidental contact near the heel
- Full-tang construction for strength and confident control
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Hezhen B38L Damascus Chef Knife (Elegant Series)
The Hezhen B38L (Elegant Series) is built for the work a chef knife actually does—daily prep, fast chopping, clean slicing, and comfortable control for long sessions at the board. It combines a real 67-layer Damascus blade with a 10Cr15MoV core and a refined, streamlined profile that feels quick in the hand without feeling flimsy.
Rob’s note: Hezhen calls this a newly designed Damascus pattern. When I first inspected it in person, the wave looked more aggressive and “toothy” than most patterns—so I started calling it the “reef-tooth wave” look. The finish blends mirror polishing and sandblasting, which creates a bold contrast of light and dark.
Why Heat Treatment Matters
What separates a great knife from an average one isn’t just the steel—it’s the heat treatment. The B38L uses vacuum cryogenic heat treatment (heat + deep cold) to bring the core steel to its intended performance range. Done right, this is where you get the benefits people actually care about: stable hardness, stronger edge retention, better wear resistance, and consistent results from knife to knife. In plain English: the blade stays sharp longer, sharpens predictably, and performs the way it’s supposed to—because the steel is treated to the maker’s spec, not rushed through a cheaper process.
Built for Comfort and Control
The linen micarta handle is built for real kitchens—durable, moisture resistant, and grippy without being rough. The handle’s ergonomic curve and gradual thinning help the knife sit naturally in your hand, while the rounded spine and heel reduce finger pressure in a pinch grip. Add in the full-tang construction and you get a knife that feels secure, balanced, and ready to earn its spot as your go-to chef knife.
Real specs. Real heat treat. Real performance.
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- Brand: Hezhen
- Series: Elegant Series
- Total Layers: 67
- Blade Length: 8.46"
- Blade Width: 2.13"
- Overall Length: 13.31"
- Blade Thickness: 0.2 cm (2.0 mm)
- Tang: Full Tang
- Blade Center Core: 10Cr15MoV steel core (Chinese VG-10 equivalent)
- Blade Core Hardness: 60 ± 2 HRC
- Damascus Outer Material: 316L / special martensitic stainless steel
- Damascus Pattern: Newly designed Damascus pattern
- Tip Angle: 65°
- Cutting Edge Angle: 15° ± 1 per side
- Handle Material: Linen Micarta handle
- Heat Process: Vacuum Cryogenic Heat Treatment
- Manufacturing Quality Control: 12 processes
- Construction: Real layered Damascus construction (not laser-etched)
- Includes: Chef Knife Gift Box
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XinZuo has been manufacturing kitchen knives for 20 years and have mastered the core technologies of Damascus knives, including steel and craftsmanship, blade cutting method, handle structure, blade thickness and blade angle. XinZuo has the latest and most advanced technology and design concepts and is committed to researching Damascus kitchen knives. Their products are renowned for their precise cutting, high hardness, corrosion resistance and durability.
For an in-depth read on the 12 processes of manufacturing Xinzuo & Hezhen knives click here.To know more about Xinzuo & Hezhen Read my blog article Why Buy a Xinzuo or Hezhen Knife.
For a real deep dive into my journey to find the best manufacturer to deliver Damascus Kitchen knives, that delivers on my decades old business slogan of “The Best For Less shipped To Your Door” Click Here for Xinzuo: The Untold Story of A Great Chinese Kitchen Knife Maker.
