Hezhen · Frozen

Hezhen Supreme 8.1" Frozen Food Knife

A 8.1" frozen food knife from Hezhen's Supreme Series with a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade and micarta handle — a strong AliExpress value in the frozen format.

Rating
9.0/10
Price
$110
Steel
67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV
Blade
8.1"

Pros

  • +Beautiful Damascus cladding
  • +Comfortable, finished handle
  • +Sharp out of the box

Cons

  • Requires stone sharpening to maintain
  • Long ship time from AliExpress

Full review

Design

The Hezhen Supreme Series 8.1" Frozen Food Knife pairs a 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV blade at 60-62 HRC with a micarta handle. The frozen profile follows the standard Hezhen grind for this format — a flat-ish belly for push cuts and a controlled tip for detail work, with a lightly rounded spine and choil so extended prep doesn't wear on the fingers.

Edge retention

Run at 60-62 HRC, 67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV holds a clean edge through weeks of home use before it needs more than a strop. It sharpens predictably on a 1000/6000 stone; keep the angle slightly obtuse if you plan to work through hard produce or bone-in cuts so the fine edge doesn't micro-chip.

Ergonomics

The micarta handle is nicely finished with no proud pins or hot spots, and the balance point sits close to the bolster for a neutral pinch grip. At 8.1", the blade is a natural fit for the frozen food role — long enough to work confidently, short enough to feel controlled on a home board.

Value

At around $110 shipped, this Hezhen undercuts comparable Japanese-branded frozen knives that sell for roughly double, and the fit and finish holds up to the comparison — real wood scales, a properly ground bevel, and a stone-friendly edge. As with most factory grinds in this bracket, a short session on the stones takes it from very sharp to genuinely scary.

Specifications

BrandHezhen
SeriesSupreme Series
TypeFrozen
Blade Material67-layer Damascus 10Cr15CoMoV
Core Hardness60-62 HRC
Blade Length8.1"
Handle MaterialMicarta
Edge Angle15° per side
OriginMainland China
Price$110
Final verdict

A well-made frozen food knife that hits above its price on AliExpress.

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