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Chicago Cutlery Insignia 8" Chef Knife

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Chicago Cutlery Insignia 8" Chef Knife

Blade length8 in (203 mm)
Blade height1.93 in (49 mm)
SteelHigh-carbon stainless steel
OriginChina
Profile/StyleChef Knife
BolsterYes

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Wüsthof Wide Magnetic Blade Guard (up to 8") product photo
Black — Plastic — Hinged

Hinged (203mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $25
Fit details
Konosuke Konosuke Leather Sheath - 210mm product photo
Dark Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (210mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $60
Fit details

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Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" (Slim) product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 32mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.26 in (32 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Fit details
Bernal Cutlery 210mm Gyuto Magnetic Saya product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 57mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little taller than the blade.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.24 in (57 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $30
Fit details
Chef Knives To Go CKTG Black Felt Knife Guard 8" / 220mm product photo
Black — Felt — Slip On

Slip On (220mm sheath length, 50.5mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.66 in (220 mm)
Sheath height1.99 in (50.5 mm)
MaterialFelt
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $5
Fit details
PATIKIL PATIKIL PP Safety Knife Cover Sleeves for 8" Chef Knife, 2 Pack product photo
Grey — Plastic — Slip In

Slip In (216mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $8
Fit details
Dchoi Designs Poplar Wood Saya for Gyuto 210mm product photo
Natural — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (210mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length8.27 in (210 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $47
Fit details
Asaya Asaya Professional Knife Edge Guard 8.5" product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 51mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.01 in (51 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $23
Fit details
DChoi Designs Walnut Magnetic Saya for 5.9" Petty product photo
Dark Brown — Wood — Slip In Saya

Slip In Saya (203mm sheath length, 48mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya.

Sheath length7.99 in (203 mm)
Sheath height1.89 in (48 mm)
MaterialWood
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $40
Fit details
Messermeister Saddle Brown Leather Magnetic Edge Guard - 8.5" product photo
Brown — Leather — Sheath

Sheath (216mm sheath length, 50mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height1.97 in (50 mm)
MaterialLeather
RetentionMagnetic
PriceAbout $35
Fit details
Bernal Cutlery 8.5" Knife Guard (Felt-Lined) product photo
Black — Plastic — Slip On

Slip On (216mm sheath length, 55mm sheath height) accommodates 8.0 inch (203 mm) blade.

Watch for: This knife has a bolster — the metal heel may prevent full insertion into a slip-in saya. Sheath runs a little longer than the blade.

Sheath length8.5 in (216 mm)
Sheath height2.17 in (55 mm)
MaterialPlastic
RetentionFriction fit
PriceAbout $6
Fit details

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