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Product Specs & Technical Highlights
- Primary SKU: 10203
- Manufacturer Model (MPN): S133-8-PCP
- Blade Length: 7 inches (178mm)
- Steel Type: DEXSTEEL™ High-Carbon, Stain-Free Steel
- Rockwell Hardness: 54 HRC (Optimized for field-honing and toughness)
- Edge Grind: 50/50 Bevel (Ambidextrous use)
- Handle Material: Textured Polypropylene (Sani-Safe® White)
- Spine Thickness: 2.0mm at the base
- Blade Width: 0.5 inches
- Certification: NSF Certified for commercial use
- Origin: Proudly Made in the USA
- Care Instructions: Hand wash only to preserve edge geometry and handle seal integrity.
Practical Applications
- Seafood Processing: Ideal for medium-sized fish (Bass, Snapper, Trout).
- Commercial Kitchens: Perfect for high-speed skinning and precise portioning.
- Field Use: The 54 HRC steel is intentionally tough, resisting chips when coming into contact with heavy bones or scales.
When We Recommend the Dexter Sani-Safe 7-inch
Who it Fits Best
Commercial fishmongers, charter boat captains, and high-volume prep cooks who need a reliable, high-yield tool that can be sanitized instantly.
Where it Excels
This knife is unbeatable for 'skinning out' fillets and navigating the bones of medium-sized fish like trout, snapper, or bass where a shorter paring knife lacks reach and a 9-inch blade is too cumbersome.
Professional Comparisons
It is more flexible and slip-resistant than a Wusthof fillet knife, making it safer for wet environments, though it lacks the aesthetic finish of a Japanese Sujihiki.
Chef Feedback
"Line cooks love this knife because the handle stays 'tacky' in their hand even during the height of a dinner rush when everything is covered in water and oil."
Trade-offs & Considerations
At 54 HRC, the steel is softer than premium Japanese knives. This makes it extremely tough and resistant to chipping, but it will require more frequent honing to maintain its 'out-of-the-box' sharpness.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 7 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | No |
| Blade Width (inches) | 0.5 |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | DEXSTEEL |
| Rockwell Hardness | 54 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Polypropylene |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Brand | Dexter-Russell |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
| SKU | 10203 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | S133-8-PCP |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $39.10 |
