hecef 0015313 Damascus Chef Knife, 20 cm

The hecef 0015313 Damascus Chef Knife is listed with a 20 cm blade and an olive wood handle. Its maker describes a forged, high-carbon stainless-steel blade for general kitchen prep, but the detailed Damascus and VG10 claims are not consistently specified across the listing.

At a glance

Listed as a forged chef knife with a 20 cm plain-edge blade.
The listing identifies high-carbon stainless steel and also claims a 67-layer Damascus blade with a VG10 core.
Maker claims describe an olive wood handle and a hand-finished edge.

Price

€37.80Save 23%

Reference price: ~~€49.09~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The 20 cm blade is a conventional chef-knife length suited to varied chopping and slicing tasks, according to the listing.
The product is listed as forged and the maker specifies high-carbon stainless steel.

Cons

It is not dishwasher safe, so cleaning requires hand washing.

Technical specifications

10 specifications

Identity
Brand	hecef
Model	0015313

Blade
Blade length	20 Centimeters
Blade material	High Carbon Stainless Steel
Edge	Plain
Construction	Forged
Blade colour	Black

Dimensions and care
Weight listed	0.42 Kilograms
Overall length	32 Centimeters
Dishwasher safe	No

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing details are contradictory or unconfirmed: it gives high-carbon stainless steel as the blade material while also describing 67-layer Damascus steel with a VG10 core, and calls the knife Japanese while listing China as its country of publication. Confirm the intended blade construction and origin before purchase. The maker also advises avoiding scouring pads and abrasive cleaners and keeping the knife out of reach of children.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home cooks seeking a full-size chef knife for meat, vegetables, herbs and fruit.
Buyers who prefer the listed olive wood handle and dark, hammered-style blade appearance.

Less suited to

Anyone who needs a dishwasher-safe knife.
Buyers who require independently established steel composition or blade-performance claims.

hecef 0015313 Damascus Chef Knife, 20 cm · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 120 ratings

5 stars73%73%
4 stars17%17%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars2%2%
1 star1%1%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller share falls in the middle and lower categories. Without written feedback, these figures do not show what customers liked or disliked. They also cannot establish the knife's steel composition or cutting performance, which the listing describes inconsistently.

Frequently asked questions

Can this knife go in the dishwasher?

No. The listing says it is not dishwasher safe and advises avoiding abrasive cleaners.

What is the blade made from?

The details list high-carbon stainless steel. The product copy separately claims a 67-layer Damascus blade with a VG10 core, so the exact construction should be confirmed.

How long is the blade?

The listed blade length is 20 Centimeters. The overall item length is listed as 32 Centimeters.