Samura Arny Asian Chef's Knife 209 mm, Black Handle

The Samura Arny Asian chef's knife has a tall, square-tipped 209 mm blade, built for heavier tasks than a classic chef's knife. It also handles finer work such as slicing and chopping, so you can use it for meat, fish, vegetables and fruit. This version pairs an AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a black TPE handle and comes in a gift box.

Blade and steel

The blade is made from a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. That is a practical balance for everyday cooking: the edge holds up to regular prep, and when it starts to dull, you can bring it back on a whetstone without much effort. As a stainless steel, AUS-8 is corrosion-resistant, but it still likes to be washed and dried soon after use.

The blade is 209 mm long and 92 mm high, with a square tip. The double-bevel edge has an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Because it is ground on both sides, it is straightforward to maintain on a whetstone.

Handle and balance

The handle is made of black TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), a material valued for its slip resistance. It improves your grip and sits firmly and comfortably in your palm, which matters with heavy-duty kitchen tools. The knife weighs 365 g and measures 333 mm overall.

Best uses

• Chopping and slicing vegetables
• Cutting fruit
• Slicing and portioning boneless meat
• Cutting and portioning fish
• Heavier chopping tasks on boneless ingredients

Care and sharpening

Before first use, rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry. After cooking, wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items, use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.

About the Arny series

The Arny series was created for a versatility that traditional knife shapes do not offer, pairing this Asian-style chopping knife with a modern cleaver whose curved edge slices and shaves even tender meat. Both have AUS-8 blades and TPE handles in several colours, and every Arny knife comes in a gift box with the 2-year warranty that covers all SAMURA knives.