AIRA Series 8-Inch Chef’s Knife with Damax steel blade, black handle, and matching sheath.

AIRA Series 8-Inch Chef’s Knife with Damax steel on a cutting board next to a red cabbage and black sheath.

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AIRA Series 8-Inch Chef’s Knife, 135-Layer Damax™ Steel

$199.95 Free shipping

The AIRA Series blends modern performance with timeless craftsmanship. Each full-tang knife is forged from Swedish Damax™ steel with 135 layers for exceptional strength and a beautiful flowing pattern. Includes a magnetic black wood Saya-style sheath.

Forged, full tang blade construction for superior strength and balance
135-Layer Damax™ Steel with distinctive Flowing Damascus Pattern
Refined ultra-dense black Pakkawood handle
Includes a magnetic wooden Saya-style sheath to protect the blade
61 Rockwell Hardness rating

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Lifetime warranty

SteelSwedish 135-Layer Damax Steel

ConstructionForged, 135-Layer Damax Steel

Heat TreatmentULTRA6

EdgeHand Sharpened

HandlePakkawood

Description

Refined performance and craftsmanship come together in the AIRA Series. Each knife features a forged 135 layer coreless Damascus blade made from Swedish Damax™ steel. The full tang construction provides lasting strength and balance, while the angled recessed bolster creates a smooth transition to the handle, allowing easy access to the cutting edge. A sleek, tapered black pakkawood handle completes the design with a secure, ergonomic feel. Includes a magnetic black wood Saya-style sheath.

The 8-inch Chef’s Knife is one of the kitchen’s most essential and versatile tools. Designed for both push cuts and the popular rocking motion, this blade is perfectly shaped for slicing, dicing, mincing, and chopping a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and fruits. The wider blade on the chef’s knife assists in maintaining control for a straight top-to-bottom cut through tougher foods, like starchy root vegetables.

Specifications

Steel: Swedish 135-Layer Damax Steel
Construction: Forged, 135-Layer Damax Steel
Hardness: 60
Blade finish: Flowing Damascus pattern
Handle: Pakkawood

SKU: 10302402

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Comparison of Cangshan knife series by price, blade, handle, construction, formats, and sheaths.
Feature	Elko	Alps	Helena	Akka	Oliv	Aira	Kita	Kuro	Maya	Yari	Thomas Keller
Price
Price for 8" Chef's Knife	N/A (sets only)	$39.95	$69.95	$99.95	$139.95	$199.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$139.95	$199.95
Blade
Blade Steel	German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel	German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel	German X50CrMoV15 high-carbon stainless steel	Swedish 14C28N high-carbon stainless steel	Swedish 14C28N high-carbon stainless steel	Swedish 135-Layer Damax Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Cangshan's proprietary 67-layer X-7 Damascus Steel	Swedish Damasteel® RWL34 powder steel
Steel Benefit	Dependable, everyday performance	Dependable, everyday performance	Dependable, everyday performance	Enhanced sharpness and edge retention	Enhanced sharpness and edge retention	Professional-level precision and performance	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Premium sharpness, durability, and edge retention	Professional-level precision and performance
Blade Construction	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, solid-steel blade	Forged, 135-Layer Damax Steel	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, 67-layer Damascus blade	Forged, solid-steel blade
Rockwell Hardness	58	58	58	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	61
Blade Appearance	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Satin, polished	Flowing Damascus pattern	Hammered blade, flowing Damascus pattern	Wave-like Damascus pattern	Flowing Damascus pattern	Flowing Damascus pattern	Satin polished
Handle & Construction
Handle Material	Synthetic	Synthetic	Synthetic	Synthetic	Olivewood	Pakkawood	G-10 fiberglass	G-10 fiberglass	African blackwood	G-10 fiberglass	Synthetic
Handle Colors	black, white	black, white	black, white; HELENA Color (prep, utility, paring): black, white, gray, red, blue, green	black, blue, taupe	natural wood	Black	blue	slate	natural wood	gray	black, white, blue
Handle Shape & Feel	Rounded, traditional, ergonomic	Contoured, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Sleek, tapered, ergonomic	Robust, contoured, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Sculpted, contoured, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Octagonal, ergonomic	Robust, contoured, ergonomic
Bolster Style	Full bolster	Angled, full bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Recessed bolster	Angled, recessed bolster
Tang Construction	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Partial tang	Full Tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang	Full tang
Formats & Storage
Available Formats	Sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets	Individual knives and sets
Sheaths (Individual Knives)	N/A (sets only)	Plastic sheath	HELENA Color (prep, utility, paring): plastic sheath	Wood sheath	No sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	Wood sheath	No sheath

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