F. Dick Superior 8.5-inch Chef’s Knife

The Superior chef’s knife is a workhorse, and its balance and evenly tapered edge make it a knife that can take over most of the cutting in a kitchen. F. Dick designed the Superior series for professional and home cooks alike.

An 8.5-inch blade chops herbs, slices onions and breaks down a chicken, and the curve of the edge rocks smoothly for mincing. The taper from spine to edge lets the blade pass through dense produce such as squash and sweet potato without wedging. The handle fits the hand well for long sessions at the board.

For a cook building a first set, it is a sensible choice for the one knife that will do most of the work. The handle fits a range of hand sizes, and the edge is easy to keep sharp with regular honing.

For a lighter, modern-handled knife, the ProDynamic 8-inch chef’s knife is the counterpart, and the forged Premier Plus 8-inch chef’s knife adds weight. Our knife shapes guide covers chef’s knives.