F. Dick ErgoGrip 12-inch Bull Nose Butcher Knife, Black Handle

This black-handled bull nose knife slices through thick, tough cuts with the leverage of a 12-inch curved blade, and it removes skin, fat and cartilage as it goes. The blade is identical to the standard ErgoGrip version; the black handle suits plants and kitchens that assign colors to stations.

A rounded nose gives a safe, controlled start to each stroke, and the long edge takes a wide steak or a large fish loin in a single pull. The edge is laser-tested for sharpness, and the balanced handle limits hand fatigue on long runs. The finger guard keeps the hand away from the blade.

The long edge takes a full steak from a wide rib or a whole tuna loin in one draw, and the rounded nose keeps the tip from catching on the board.

If handle color does not matter, the standard 12-inch bull nose butcher knife is the same knife. Shorter bull nose lengths and the ErgoGrip scimitars are in the table below, and our knife shapes guide explains the profiles.

SKU: D8 2385 30-01

Availability: In stock

$45.50
  • Details

    Specifications

    • Blade length: 12 inches (30 cm)
    • Type: Bull nose butcher knife
    • Handle color: Black
    • Series: F. Dick ErgoGrip
    • Steel: X55CrMo14 stainless steel
    • Hardness: 56 HRC
    • Handle: ErgoGrip plastic
    • Spine: Rounded
    • Certification: NSF
    • Made in: Germany
    • Item number: 8238530-01

    Bull Nose Butcher Knives and Scimitars

    Both shapes are made for long, single strokes through meat. The bull nose has a broad, rounded tip; the scimitar sweeps up into a long curve. Our guide to kitchen knife shapes shows the two profiles.

    KnifeShapeLengthTypical work
    ErgoGrip 8.25-inch Bull Nose Butcher KnifeBull nose8.25 in.Portioning steaks, trimming
    ErgoGrip 9-inch Bull Nose Butcher KnifeBull nose9 in.Portioning steaks, breaking down cuts
    ErgoGrip 10-inch Bull Nose Butcher KnifeBull nose10 in.Larger primals, steaks
    ErgoGrip 12-inch Bull Nose Butcher KnifeBull nose12 in.Whole primals, large fish such as tuna
    ErgoGrip 12-inch Bull Nose Butcher Knife, Black HandleBull nose, black handle12 in.As above, for color-coded stations
    ErgoGrip 10-inch ScimitarScimitar10 in.Trimming fat cap, portioning steaks
    ErgoGrip 12-inch ScimitarScimitar12 in.Steaks from whole primals

    Tips for Best Results

    Hone the edge on a steel through the shift rather than waiting for it to go dull. Our best-selling steel overall is the EuroCut 12-inch Round Regular Cut Steel; serious professionals who want a finer finish choose the Dickoron Micro 12-inch Oval Super Fine Cut Steel. A steady angle somewhere between 15 and 25 degrees is fine. Our guide to honing steels walks through the technique.


    Care

    Wash by hand in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse, and dry the knife before putting it away. Store it in a scabbard, sheath or blade guard so the edge does not knock against other tools.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 12 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 300 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type X55CrMo14
    Rockwell Hardness 56
    Stainless Yes
    Handle Material Plastic
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Friedrich Dick
    Country of Manufacture Germany
    SKU D8 2385 30-01
    Manufacturer's Part Number 8238530-01
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $70.00

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