F. Dick ActiveCut 10-inch Chef’s Knife

A larger chef’s knife moves more food per stroke, and this 10-inch ActiveCut model handles everything from chopping herbs and slicing vegetables to cutting meat and fish. Its curved blade supports fast, rocking prep in busy kitchens.

Part of F. Dick’s series for trainee chefs, it gives an apprentice a full-length blade for volume work at a culinary school or on a line. The extra length crosses a cabbage or a melon in one stroke and slices roasts cleanly. The non-slip handle keeps a secure grip through a long shift.

A 10-inch blade takes some practice, so trainees who are comfortable with a shorter chef’s knife are best placed to move up to it. It also halves a squash or a large melon in one stroke, and splits a pineapple from top to bottom.

For tighter control, the ActiveCut 8.5-inch chef’s knife is the all-round size. The ActiveCut 8-inch slicer handles cooked meats, and the comparison table lists the rest of the series.