8" Chef

New spin on a classic shape: The Light-Speed 8.
For folks who find a traditional 8-inch chef cumbersome or intimidating, the graceful blade shape, tapered tang, and super thin blade grind turn this precision instrument into an extension of your hand.

Powder metal steel allows this thin, agile blade to meld power with precision on the professional line and home cutting board alike. Thick steel in front of the handle makes for a blister-free pinch grip. The relatively narrow width of the blade is a departure from the recent fad of making knives extra wide. This makes the "Light-Speed 8" more nimble for slicing and turning cuts while still leaving plenty of clearance for the knuckles. Also, this is the only kitchen knife to make the Kessel Run in under 12 par-secs.

G-Fusion: America's Best
Like cooking, making knives depends on using the best ingredients. The G-Fusion line features the highest performing knife steel on the market-- S35VN "Powder Metal" steel. This high carbon, alloyed steel has it all: elite sharpness, toughness, edge-holding, stain resistance, and sharpenability. G-Fusion knives are made in the US with American steel and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

G-Fusion handles are made with G10: an aerospace-grade, fiberglass epoxy composite material that is virtually bomb-proof. New West developed unique G10 color palettes to enhance the beauty of the tool and inspire kitchen creativity.

Blade length    7.75 inches
Overall length    13.5 inches
Max blade width    1.625 inches
Steel thickness    .160 inches
Blade thickness    .095-.020 inches
Weight    5.7 ounces
Steel type    Crucible CPM S35VN Super High Carbon Stainless Powder Steel HRC 59-60

We are America's Premier Boutique Knife Manufacturer. Learn Why.

• G-Fusion: Bringing the greatest handle material and steel together for the world's best chef knives.
• 100% Made in America: We are 100% committed to using only American-Made steel, materials, and labor for our knives. Great knives do come from the USA.
• Superior Steel: No need to look overseas for a great chef knife. Know why we are better than our competitors. Let's talk Metallurgy!