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Details
Specifications
- Blade length: 8 inches (20 cm)
- Spine thickness: 2.5 mm
- Series: F. Dick Red Spirit
- Steel: X50CrMoV15 high-alloy stainless steel, ground extra slim
- Hardness: 56 HRC
- Handle: Round, Asian-inspired, non-slip red plastic
- Made in: Germany
- Item number: 8172220
When We Recommend the F. Dick Red Spirit AJAX
Who it Fits Best
Professional pitmasters, high-volume banquet chefs and home barbecue cooks who regularly process large primals or smoked briskets.
Where it Excels
It is especially effective for long, clean slices of cooked meat where presentation matters. The weight does the work and prevents the shredding that lighter knives can cause.
Professional Comparisons
It has significantly more heft than a Global or Shun, which provides the momentum heavy proteins need, yet it is more agile than a traditional rectangular meat cleaver.
Chef Feedback
“Line cooks love the round handle for pinch grip work; it reduces hot spots on the palm during 8-hour shifts. The belly of the blade allows a smooth rocking motion that standard butcher knives lack.”
Trade-offs & Considerations
Because of its width and 2.5 mm spine, it is not an ideal tool for fine dicing or delicate decorative work.
Red Spirit Knives Compared
Sets: the Red Spirit 6-piece chef set and the Red Spirit Pit Master BBQ set. Our kitchen knife shapes guide explains each shape.
| Knife | Length | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Red Spirit 3.5-inch Paring Knife | 3.5 in. (9 cm) | Peeling, small cuts |
| Red Spirit 6-inch Curved Flexible Boning Knife | 6 in. (15 cm) | Poultry and fish, flexible |
| Red Spirit 7-inch Granton Edge Santoku | 7 in. (18 cm) | Vegetables; granton edge |
| Red Spirit 7-inch Slicing Chinese Cleaver | 7 in. (18 cm) | Vegetable slicing and chopping |
| Red Spirit 7-inch Chopping Cleaver | 7 in. (18 cm) | Heavier chopping, small bones |
| Red Spirit AJAX 8-inch Chef’s Knife | 8 in. (20 cm) | Brisket, pork shoulder, heavy prep |
| Red Spirit 8-inch Carving Knife | 8 in. (21 cm) | Thin, even slices of meat |
| Red Spirit 8.5-inch Chef’s Knife | 8.5 in. (21 cm) | All-round chef’s knife |
| Red Spirit 8.5-inch Tanto Knife | 8.5 in. (21 cm) | Precise slicing and scoring |
| Red Spirit Hektor 10-inch Granton Edge Scimitar | 10 in. (26 cm) | Trimming and portioning meat |
| Red Spirit 10-inch Bread Knife | 10 in. (26 cm) | Bread and pastry |
Tips for Best Results
Hone before each use on a steel; our honing rod guide explains the technique. Cut on wood or soft synthetic boards to protect the thin edge.
Care
F. Dick says never to put its knives in the dishwasher. Wash by hand in warm water right after use, and dry the blade with a soft cloth.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 8 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 200 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | No |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 56 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Brand | Friedrich Dick |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| SKU | D8 1722 20 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 8172220 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $135.00 |
