PAUDIN N1 High Carbon Chef Knife 8 Inch
- BladeLength: 8 inches
- Size: 8 inches
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Blade Material Type: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hand polished 8 inch chef knife suited to everyday slicing and dicing, not marketed or built as a genuine Damascus blade despite the patterned finish.
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ASIN: B07BK4YVB3Model: N1Category: Chef's Knives
Overview
Paudin's 8 inch chef knife pairs a high carbon stainless steel blade with an ergonomic handle, built as an everyday all-purpose kitchen knife for chopping, slicing and dicing.
The seller is upfront that the wavy blade pattern is a cosmetic finish on 5Cr15Mov stainless steel, not genuine Damascus steel, worth knowing since the look can suggest otherwise. At 2mm thick, the blade sits on the thinner side for an 8 inch chef knife, which favors slicing and mincing over heavy chopping through bone.
- 8 inch blade length
- High carbon stainless steel
- 5Cr15Mov steel construction
- Suitable for home and restaurant use
Who it's for
Home cooks who want a single all-purpose 8 inch chef knife for everyday prep like vegetables, fillets and boneless meat. Not built as a heavy-duty knife for bone-in cuts or hard squash given its 2mm blade thickness.
Pros and cons
- Thin 2mm blade suited to fast slicing and mincing
- Ergonomic handle integrated with the blade
- Hand polished edge
- Comes in a gift box
- Not genuine Damascus steel, despite the waved pattern
- Thinner blade is less suited to heavy chopping through bone
Performance notes
The 2mm blade thickness is thin enough to move quickly through vegetables and fillets, and the maker states the edge is hand polished for sharpness rather than machine ground only. The wood toned handle is molded as one integrated piece with the blade rather than riveted separately, which is meant to balance the grip against the thin blade.
Specifications
| Brand | Paudin |
|---|---|
| Model | N1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Size | 8 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.43 poundslower than 69% of 53 chef's knives |
| Item Length | 13 incheshigher than 54% of 70 chef's knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Stamped |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Color | Silver |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Number of Items | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Paudin chef knife made of real Damascus steel?
No, the maker states the wavy pattern is a finish on 5Cr15Mov stainless steel, not genuine Damascus.
How thick is the Paudin 8 inch chef knife blade?
The blade is 2mm thick.
What is the Paudin chef knife handle made of?
It has an ergonomically shaped handle integrated with the blade for grip and balance.