HOSHANHO Japanese High Carbon Chef's 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.
Hard steel and a fine 13 degree edge make this an everyday sharp-knife pick, not a specialty blade for bone-in cuts.
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ASIN: B09Y91CSXDModel: HSHES-2022-001Category: Chef's Knives
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Overview
HOSHANHO's 8 inch chef's knife is forged from Japanese high carbon steel (10Cr15CoMoV) hardened to 60 HRC, with a wood handle shaped for a pinch grip. It is built as an everyday knife for chopping, dicing and slicing produce, meat and cheese, not a specialty blade.
A 60 HRC hardness rating sits toward the harder end for kitchen knives, which typically means it can take a finer edge and hold it longer, at some cost to chip resistance if it is ever used on bone or twisted while cutting. The listing states each blade is hand sharpened to 13 degrees per side, a narrower angle aimed at a keener edge than many mass-market chef's knives ship with.
- 8 inch blade, Japanese 10Cr15CoMoV steel
- 60 HRC hardness rating
- Hand sharpened to 13 degrees per side
- Wood handle with sloped bolster for pinch grip
Who it's for
Home cooks after a single sharp, all-purpose blade, or someone buying a boxed gift knife. Not aimed at those who need a full knife set or specialty blades for boning and bread.
Pros and cons
- Hard 60 HRC steel for edge retention
- 13 degree per-side edge for a fine cut
- Wood handle shaped for a pinch grip
- Comes in a gift box
- Hard steel can be more prone to chipping on bone or frozen food
Performance notes
The 10Cr15CoMoV steel and 60 HRC hardness point toward an edge that holds well under normal vegetable and protein prep, since harder steels generally resist rolling at the edge longer than softer ones. The tradeoff with steel this hard is that it can be more prone to chipping if used on bone or frozen food, so the knife is best matched to standard kitchen cutting rather than heavy-duty tasks.
Specifications
| Brand | Hoshanho |
|---|---|
| Model | HSHES-2022-001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| BladeLength | 8 inches |
| Size | 8 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.77 poundshigher than 96% of 53 chef's knives |
| Item Length | 8 incheslower than 77% of 70 chef's knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Construction Type | Forged |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Color | 8 Inch Chef Knife |
| Blade Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Knife |
| Other details | |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Chef Knife |
| Set Name | 8 Inch |
Closest rivals on specs
Babish High-Carbon German Steel Chef Knife 8 Inch- Item Length 8 vs 12 inches (-33%)
Shun Shiranami Chef's Knife 8 in- Item Length 8 vs 14.2 inches (-44%)
Frequently asked questions
What steel is the HOSHANHO chef's knife made from?
It is made from Japanese high carbon steel, grade 10Cr15CoMoV, hardened to 60 HRC.
What angle is the HOSHANHO knife sharpened to?
The listing states it is hand sharpened to 13 degrees on each side.
Is this knife suited to cutting through bone?
No, it is built as a general chopping and slicing chef's knife; hard steel blades like this are better kept to standard produce, meat and cheese prep.