Hand forged steel
The high carbon steel is hammered for strength and durability.
Chef knives
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High carbon ·
8.6
Purple Dragon Chef knives
These hand forged knives provide sharp edges for home cooks and professional butchers who need reliable tools for meat and vegetables
Hand forged knives
High carbon steel knives
Meat cleavers
Boning knives
Damascus steel knives
8 inch knives
7 inch knives
For men
Santoku knives
Knife sets
Slicing knives
VG10 steel knives
67-layer Damascus knives
BBQ knives
Fillet knives
Full tang knives
For women
3.5 inch knives
Paring knives
For home cooks
With sheaths
Best choice
What stands out
Slicing precision
These blades use Japanese VG10 steel for thin and accurate cuts.
Versatile sets
Each set includes specialized tools for paring, slicing, and chopping.
Catalog split
How Purple Dragon splits here
Boning knives
5/6 in our catalog
Meat cleavers
5/6 in our catalog
- 5 of 8 tagged fit · typical 8 in
Current set
8 knives in this catalog
Collections Hand forged knives High carbon steel knives
9.0
9.3
9.2
About this lineup
Professional Cutting Standards
This catalog features high carbon steel and Damascus blades built for heavy kitchen tasks. The listings include specialized butcher knives and multi-piece sets for various food preparation needs.
- High carbon steel construction
- Japanese VG10 Damascus steel
- Hand forged butcher blades
- Ultra sharp 8 in edges
- Integrated meat and vegetable cleavers
- Ergonomic 7 in Santoku models
Why these models
Current models
Purple Dragon focuses on 8 inch knives, High carbon steel knives, Hand forged knives, Meat cleavers in the current models.
Materials and parts
Read the listed parts and finishes — Purple dragon 8 inch high carbon butcher cleaver; Purple dragon 7 inch full tang fillet knife; Purple dragon 4.7 inch non serrated steak knife set — rather than a slogan.
Who picks these
These Purple Dragon knives line up with 8 inch knives, High carbon steel knives, Hand forged knives, Meat cleavers.
Look here first
8 knives listed here give you a side-by-side on 8 inch knives, High carbon steel knives, Hand forged knives, Meat cleavers.
In the notes
Hits and misses
Based on 2 analyzed reviews
Keepers
- Sharp edge 2
- Attractive appearance 1
- Comfortable handle feel 1
- Smooth handle finish 1
- Well balanced 1
Buyers
Buyer notes
The 8 in butcher knife is heavy enough to handle large cuts of meat without much effort.
I use the Damascus Santoku for daily vegetable prep because the edge stays sharp through many uses.
The hand forged boning knife feels solid in my hand and makes it easy to work around joints.
Kindred brands
Kindred to Purple Dragon
Common questions
Purple Dragon questions
What materials are used in these knives?
These knives are made from high carbon steel and Japanese VG10 Damascus steel.
What sizes are available for the chef knives?
The catalog includes 8.5 in, 8 in, 7 in, and 5 in blade lengths.
Are there specific knives for butchering meat?
Yes, the brand offers hand forged meat cleavers and specialized boning knives.
What comes in a typical knife set?
Sets often include a chef knife, a Santoku knife, and a paring knife.