F. Dick Red Spirit 8.5-inch Tanto Knife

The tanto’s angled tip is made for piercing and controlled cutting, and this 8.5-inch Red Spirit knife uses it for precise slicing and scoring on the board. It handles fine work on fruit and vegetables and slices meats, including delicate ones such as eel.

A tanto tip is strong at the point, so the cook can score a pork belly, pierce a fish skin or start a cut in a tough rind without the tip bending. The long, slim blade then slices cleanly behind it. The round handle gives a secure grip and is joined to the blade without gaps, which keeps it hygienic.

A matching F. Dick universal knife sheath was developed for this knife and fits other slim blades too. For an all-round chef’s knife in the same series, see the Red Spirit 8.5-inch chef’s knife. The tanto also comes in the Red Spirit Pit Master BBQ set.