Season Blue 2 Chef's Knife
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This one will rust.
Leave it wet and the edge can spot within the hour. The core is Blue 2 carbon steel (Aogami), wrapped in 48 layers of stainless damascus. Japanese bladesmiths have trusted this steel for generations because nothing else takes quite that edge. It's hardened to 62-64 HRC, the highest spec of any knife we sell, and it takes a keener edge than any stainless knife we stock.
The price of that edge is a small ritual. Dry it the moment you're done. Give it a wipe of oil if it's going to sit for a few days. Never put it in the dishwasher.
The edge will darken as you use it. That's normal. The Blue 2 core is only exposed along the cutting edge, and the darkening protects it. The stainless damascus either side behaves like stainless. What the edge won't forgive is being left wet. Leave it damp overnight and it can pit, and the only way to get rid of pitting is for it to come back to us to even out the edge.
We stock a few of these because some people want exactly that trade: the sharpest knife we sell, and the habit of keeping it that way. Most people don't, and we'd rather tell you now than sell you something you resent within a few months. If that's you, the Season S4 Chef's Knife is the best knife for you. It has the same obsession over build, is a piece of cake to maintain, and costs £75 less.
By all means ask before you buy - we want you to end up with the right knife. It should be with you a lifetime - it's worth getting right.
The details
- 8.5" (21.5cm) chef's knife
- Blue 2 (Aogami) carbon steel core, 48-layer stainless (SUS420J2) damascus cladding - 49 layers in all
- 62-64 HRC
- Figured sycamore handle with black buffalo horn
- Hand wash, dry straight away, store dry. Never the dishwasher.
Looking after it
Light spotting comes off on the Season Whetstone. If it's gone further than that, bring it into any of our shops. We can bring the edge back on our machine.
Orders over £40 — Free, next day (DPD/FedEx)
Orders £10 to £40 — £3.50, Royal Mail 48
Orders under £10 — £5, Royal Mail 48
UPGRADES AND OTHER DESTINATIONS
Next day on any order under £40 — £5
Saturday delivery — £25
Northern Ireland — £15, any order value
Next day means next working day, so Friday orders arrive Monday. Order before 12pm. If next day doesn't suit, name a weekday in Notes at checkout.
Something wrong with your order
If an item arrives incorrect, damaged or faulty, email hello@seasoncookshop.co.uk with your order number and what's happened. A photo helps. We'll arrange the return and cover the cost.
Changed your mind
Unwanted items can come back within 30 days for a full refund or exchange, as long as they're unused and in their original packaging. Email us with your order number and choose how to return it:
- Bring it to any of our four London shops
- Post it back yourself
- Use our courier — £7, deducted from your refund