F. Dick 1905 8-inch Carving Knife

A shorter slicer is the right tool for roast chicken, a pork tenderloin or a small roast, and this 8-inch 1905 carving knife portions meat and fish with control. It comes very sharp out of the box.

The narrow blade makes thin, even slices with little drag, and the reduced bolster suits a comfortable pinch grip. Its balance and weight make delicate cuts easier, which helps when carving at the table or plating slices of fish. It also serves as a long fillet knife for smaller fish.

The 8-inch length is also handy for slicing cold meats and terrines for a platter. It fits a standard knife block, which a longer slicer may not. That makes it a practical first carving knife for a home kitchen.

Hold the roast steady with the 1905 8-inch carving fork. For crusty roasts and ham, the 1905 serrated carver bites through the exterior, and for whole sides of salmon the 12.5-inch salmon slicer is much longer. Our knife shapes guide covers carving knives.