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Dexter-Russell Traditional 8-inch Chinese Chef's Knife, Carbon Steel
The 5178 is Dexter-Russell’s carbon steel Chinese chef’s knife, with a full 8 x 3.25 inches of blade. It is the most visited Chinese cleaver on our site, and cooks search for it by its model number. Bon Appétit, Wirecutter and Randy Lau of Made With Lau are among those who recommend it.Dexter’s list of jobs for it runs from crushing and mincing to slicing. The broad blade smashes garlic and ginger and carries food from the board to the wok. It is a mainstay in Asian and Caribbean cooking, where it handles every cutting job, even peeling ginger and potatoes. Bone calls for a heavy meat cleaver, so keep this one to vegetables and boneless meat. A carbon edge gets very sharp and is easy to restore, and it will rust and discolor if left wet, so it rewards cooks who dry it after use. Dexter’s Traditional knives have a long following in the Northeast, close to the Southbridge, Massachusetts factory where Dexter has made knives since 1818.
Carbon or Stain-Free?For a stain-free blade in the same size, see the Traditional 8915 or the Duo-Edge S5198GE. Learn More$40.85 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 8-inch Chinese Chef's Knife, Red Handle
Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip Chinese chef’s knife pairs an 8 x 3.25-inch blade with a grip that holds firm in a wet hand and cushions the palm through long prep sessions. We have tested it in high-volume kitchens, and the transition from the polypropylene core to the soft rubber exterior noticeably dampens the shock of the blade hitting the board. Dexter calls it an all-purpose knife, and its tall blade crushes garlic and scoops chopped food into the wok.The red handle is easy to spot and, in kitchens that color-code by task, marks a knife kept for raw meat. It sits comfortably beside other color-coded tools on a busy line. It handles vegetables and boneless meats, and like Dexter’s other Chinese chef’s knives it is not meant for chopping through bone. It is a practical choice for restaurant lines that prefer a synthetic handle and for home cooks who want a softer grip.
SofGrip or Wood Handle?The Traditional 8915 has the same blade size with a rosewood handle, and the Duo-Edge S5198GE adds hollows to reduce sticking. For a smaller blade, see the 7-inch S5197. Learn More$47.99 -
F. Dick 7-inch 2-Pound Meat Cleaver
Chops, ribs and restaurant butchering are the jobs for this 2-pound F. Dick cleaver. It has enough weight to sever meat and bone in a clean stroke and a long, thick handle that balances the heavy blade.The forged blade is tapered so it wedges through bone instead of bouncing off it. The bolster is smoothed, so it does not dig into the hand during heavy use, and a hole in the blade lets the cleaver hang on a hook or rail. Each edge is hand-sharpened at the F. Dick factory.Restaurant kitchens that cut their own short ribs and oxtails get a cleaver heavy enough for bone that still lifts easily for repeated strokes. The 7-inch blade also leaves room to scoop cut pieces off the block.A lighter option for poultry is the 6-inch 1-pound meat cleaver. For beef and larger pork bones, the 9-inch 3-pound and 10-inch 4-pound cleavers bring more mass. The comparison table below shows each weight and its typical work. Learn More$76.70 -
F. Dick Superior 7-inch Offset Serrated Knife
Round loaves are awkward to slice with a straight bread knife, because the handle meets the board before the blade finishes the cut. This 7-inch Superior offset knife drops the blade below the hand, so it goes cleanly through a boule, a bagel or a ripe tomato.Our staff note how sharp the edge is out of the box and how easily it takes tomatoes. It is one of the best-selling offset bread knives we carry. The handle has a pleasing weight, which helps the serrations do the work without pressing down and crushing a soft crumb. F. Dick designed the Superior series for professional and home kitchens alike.The 7-inch length is right for sandwiches and smaller loaves, and it is short enough to steer around a bagel.For a lighter knife on a soft plastic handle, the ProDynamic 7-inch offset serrated knife is the counterpart, and the 9-inch ProDynamic version handles wider loaves. The table below lists the offset knives, with links to the straight bread knives. Learn More$46.15 -
F. Dick ProDynamic 7-inch Offset Serrated Knife
An offset serrated knife drops the blade below the handle, so the knuckles clear the board when the cut goes all the way through a sandwich, a crusty loaf or a tomato. This 7-inch ProDynamic knife is sold as a sandwich knife and handles all of those jobs. It is one of the best-selling knives at Knife Merchant, thanks to its build quality and value.Its serrations are widely spaced, which helps the edge stay sharp, and the tip is left smooth so the last part of the cut finishes cleanly. The offset handle is comfortable for cooks who use a pinch grip. A member of our team uses it for garden tomatoes and cucumbers and gets slices thin enough to see through.For longer loaves and layer cakes, the 9-inch ProDynamic offset serrated knife adds reach. The Superior 7-inch offset serrated knife has the same length on a riveted handle with more weight. For straight bread knives, see the table below and our knife shapes guide. Learn More$23.40 -
F. Dick ProDynamic 9-inch Offset Serrated Knife
Two more inches of serrated edge than the 7-inch model let this ProDynamic offset knife cross a wide boule, a sub roll or a sheet of focaccia in one stroke. Delis and bakeries use the offset shape so the hand stays above the board. The ProDynamic offset serrated knives are among our best sellers for their build quality and value.The blade sits lower than the handle, so the cutter can push straight through to the board without scraping knuckles. Wide gaps between the serrations help the edge last, and a smooth section at the tip finishes the cut cleanly. The soft handle has a thumb rest that steadies a pinch grip.The longer edge also levels and splits cake layers in one pass, which keeps each layer even for stacking.For tomatoes and smaller sandwiches, the 7-inch ProDynamic offset serrated knife is easier to handle. The Superior 7-inch offset serrated knife offers a heavier, riveted handle, and the ProDynamic 10-inch serrated bread knife is the straight-blade option for large loaves. Learn More$27.30 -
Mercer Millennia 10-inch Wide Bread Knife
A crusty sourdough boule is wider than most bread knives are long. The Millennia 10-inch Wide Bread Knife reaches across a large loaf in one stroke, and its wavy edge cuts the crust with light sawing strokes, so the soft crumb inside is not crushed.The blade is taller than a standard bread knife, which helps it track straight down through a tall loaf and gives the knuckles room above the board. The same length and height make it useful for leveling cake layers, slicing a pineapple or melon through the rind, and cutting sandwiches.It is stamped from high-carbon Japanese steel and light in the hand, with a textured Santoprene and polypropylene handle and a finger guard.
Choosing a Bread KnifeThe Millennia 10-inch Wide Bread Knife with White and Black Handle is the same knife with a two-tone handle. For sandwiches, the Millennia 8-inch Offset Bread Knife keeps the knuckles clear of the board. The Knife Merchant guide to knife shapes covers bread knives. Learn More$23.35 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 10-inch Granton Edge Breaking Knife
Designed with a beef butcher in mind, this 10-inch breaking knife takes the primal cuts out of a hanging side, and the granton hollows along its blade keep meat from clinging as it goes. Hunters dressing deer and elk use it for the same reason.A breaking knife works by long, pulling strokes, and a flat blade can drag on fat and moisture. The hollows, which F. Dick calls Kullenschliff, put air between steel and meat, so the cut stays smooth through brisket, chuck and the fat cap of a rib. The narrow, upswept profile lets the edge follow seams between muscles.The 10-inch length also gives a full stroke through a whole chuck roll without restarting the cut.Cutters working hogs or smaller game choose the 8.25-inch granton edge breaking knife. The plain-edge 10-inch ErgoGrip breaking knife suits lean cuts, and the ExpertGrip 2K 10-inch breaking knife offers a softer handle. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains how breaking knives differ from butcher knives. Learn More$37.70 -
F. Dick ErgoGrip 8.25-inch Granton Edge Breaking Knife
Fatty and moist cuts cling to a flat blade, and the hollow-ground ovals on this 8.25-inch breaking knife break that contact so the meat falls away. F. Dick calls the pattern Kullenschliff; in the United States it is known as a granton edge.The hollows create small air pockets between blade and meat. That reduces drag on a pork belly or a fat cap and keeps thin slices from sticking. The blade itself is the standard ErgoGrip breaking profile, narrow and curved upward to a point for long, smooth cuts through subprimals.Hogs, lamb and deer are well suited to the 8.25-inch length. A cutter can reach through a shoulder in one stroke and still control the tip along a seam. The hollows also help when slicing thin pieces of fatty pork.For beef, the 10-inch granton edge breaking knife adds length. The plain-edge 8.25-inch ErgoGrip breaking knife is simpler to hone and works well on lean cuts. The comparison table lists the ExpertGrip 2K versions as well. Learn More$33.15 -
F. Dick 1905 8-inch Chef’s Knife
An 8-inch chef’s knife handles most of the cutting in a kitchen, and the 1905 version covers the full range, from breaking down a chicken and slicing meat to dicing onions and cutting a fine julienne. Its gently curved edge and upswept tip suit cooks who like a rocking motion. For the price, it is one of the finest chef’s knives available.The knife balances well in the hand, and the shape of the bolster leaves room for a pinch grip, where the thumb and forefinger hold the blade itself for extra control. The look of the series goes back to a 1905 F. Dick design with solid collars on the handle.For smaller hands or a small board, the 1905 6-inch chef’s knife is easier to manage, and the 1905 10-inch chef’s knife moves more food per stroke. Cooks who prefer push cuts can compare the 1905 7-inch granton edge santoku. A Premier Plus 8-inch chef’s knife offers a more modern handle at the same length. Learn More$107.25
