Daniel Luma
Daniel Luma
Executive Chef, Private Chef and professional chef who will test Dellinger knives where they truly prove themselves – in everyday professional kitchen service.
Follow the 30-day professional test →Daniel Luma works as Executive Chef at FALERestaurant and also works as a Private Chef. For him, gastronomy is not only about the finished dish, but also about precise preparation, efficient organisation and equipment a chef can rely on throughout a long working day.
This is exactly why the Daniel Luma × Dellinger collaboration was created. Daniel is preparing for an internship at a renowned restaurant, where he will use and thoroughly test Dellinger kitchen knives over an extended period in demanding professional kitchen conditions.
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Professional testing in real kitchen service
We do not want to show only the first impression of a new knife. We want to know what happens after days and weeks of real work, how long the edge maintains its working sharpness, how the knife performs during long shifts and how it proves itself when used repeatedly throughout the day.
What we will monitor during the test
Sharpness and edge retention
How long the edge maintains its cutting performance during regular professional use.
Comfort during extended use
How the knife feels, handles and performs in the hand during longer periods of work.
Everyday use
Which type of knife Daniel uses most often and for which specific kitchen tasks.
Overall impression over time
How Daniel’s opinion of the knife develops and what only becomes clear after extended professional use.
Daniel Luma × Dellinger
3 knives. 30 days. A real professional kitchen.
We selected and personalised three Dellinger Okami 3-Layers AUS10 kitchen knives for Daniel: Utility 150 mm, Santoku 180 mm and Chef 205 mm.
During the 30-day test, we will follow Daniel’s first impressions, real professional kitchen use, edge retention, ergonomics, differences between the individual models and their condition after intensive use.
View the full 30-day test →Three knives Daniel will put to the test
Each selected knife has a different length, character and role in everyday kitchen work. These are exactly the differences we want to monitor during the professional test.
Dellinger Okami Utility 150 mm
Compact all-purpose kitchen knife for vegetables, fruit, smaller pieces of meat, herbs and more precise preparation.
Knife details →Dellinger Okami Santoku 180 mm
Versatile Santoku for vegetables, boneless meat, fish, fruit and herbs. During the test, we will see how often it becomes Daniel’s first choice.
Knife details →Dellinger Okami Chef 205 mm
Full-size chef’s knife for everyday work with meat, vegetables, herbs and larger ingredients. An ideal model for monitoring performance during long shifts.
Knife details →From the first impression to the final evaluation
1. Before departure
Introduction of the knives, their personalisation and Daniel’s first impressions of ergonomics and handling.
2. First days in the professional kitchen
How the individual models fit into the everyday working rhythm.
3. First week
Initial experience with edge retention, ergonomics and practical use of the individual knives.
4. Halfway through the test
Which knife Daniel uses most often, for which tasks and why.
5. After 30 days
Edge condition, overall wear, ergonomics and Daniel’s final evaluation.
Not a laboratory test. A chef’s real experience.
The aim is not to create a one-off promotional review. We want to see how Dellinger equipment performs during long-term use by someone who works with knives every day.
Follow the full 30-day test
A dedicated page has been created for the Daniel Luma × Dellinger project, where we will gradually publish the progress of the test, Daniel’s experience, photos, videos, comparisons of the individual knives and the final evaluation after 30 days.
Daniel Luma × Dellinger – 30-day professional Okami AUS10 knife test →Daniel Luma on Instagram
Follow Daniel’s work, culinary content, behind-the-scenes moments from the internship and the ongoing development of his collaboration with Dellinger.
Instagram @dandankapedan →Frequently asked questions
Who is Daniel Luma?
Daniel Luma works as Executive Chef at FALERestaurant and also works as a Private Chef.
What is the Daniel Luma × Dellinger collaboration about?
The collaboration focuses on long-term professional use and testing of Dellinger kitchen knives in real kitchen service.
Which knives is Daniel testing?
Daniel is testing three Dellinger Okami 3-Layers AUS10 kitchen knives: Utility 150 mm, Santoku 180 mm and Chef 205 mm.
How long will the test last?
The professional test is planned for approximately 30 days of everyday use in a professional kitchen.
What will be monitored during the test?
We will focus on sharpness, edge retention, ergonomics, practical use of the individual knives and their overall condition after long-term professional use.
Will a final evaluation be published?
Yes. The purpose of the project is to follow the experience from the first impressions through to the final evaluation after 30 days of real professional use.
Where can I follow the full test?
You can follow the full project on the Daniel Luma × Dellinger – 30-day professional Okami AUS10 knife test . Behind-the-scenes content will also be shared on Instagram @dandankapedan .
