Nomad Blackout Damascus 8" Chef Knife

The Nomad Blackout Chef Knife is forged for cooks who want something bold, modern, and fiercely minimal. Built from 67 layers of Japanese AUS-10 Damascus steel, it delivers powerful slicing performance while showcasing a dark, rippling pattern across the blade. The handle is a blackout epoxy-and-burl hybrid, handcrafted to create deep swirling textures with a smooth, high-end finish.

This release is a true micro batch with only a very small number produced. Each piece is individually finished, making every handle pattern slightly unique. When this blackout configuration sells out, it will not be repeated.

If you want a stealth-inspired chef knife that blends performance with collectible style, the Nomad Blackout is the drop to secure.

All in-stock knives are processed within 24 hours of your order. Every shipment leaves our warehouse in Salt Lake City, USA, and we aim to deliver within an average of 4 days after fulfilment.

If you need to arrange a return or have any questions, our support team is available 24/7 at support@thecookingguild.com — we’re always here to help.

Here at The Cooking Guild, we are so confident you will love your new knives that we offer the following completely free with every order.

Try them risk free for 99 days. If you are not impressed, send them back for a full refund, no questions asked.

Every knife also comes with our free lifetime warranty covering all manufacturing defects.

Steel: Japanese AUS-10 Damascus Steel
Coating: Blackout Titanium Nitride Finish
Handle: Nomad Blackout Epoxy Burl Handle
Blade Length: 8 inches / 203 mm
Cutting Edge Breakdown:
• Front section: 4.37 inches / 111 mm
• Rear section: 2.95 inches / 75 mm
Blade Height: 1.96 inches / 50 mm
Blade Thickness: 2.2 mm
Hardness: 60–62 HRC
Handle Length: 5 inches / approx. 127 mm
Total Length: 13 inches / approx. 330 mm
Weight (per knife): ~0.38 lbs / 172 g
Set Weight (both knives): ~1.52 lbs / 690 g