Knives

Dexter Sani-Safe® 3" Clam Knife – S127PCP (10443) Effortlessly shuck fresh clams with the professional-grade Dexter Sani-Safe® 3" Clam Knife. Engineered for durability and hygiene, this essential tool is the industry standard for commercial kitchens, seafood markets, and home enthusiasts alike. Specifically designed for clams, it features a narrow, 3-inch blade with a rounded tip to easily pry shells open and scoop out meat without damaging the delicate shellfish. Learn More

The Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe New Haven Oyster Knife has a 2.75 inch long blade with a curved tip. This shucker design makes it easy to open even the most difficult oysters. The curved tip helps to unhinge the oyster and cleanly slice through the muscle without tearing or damaging the flesh.  This is an extremely popular shucker. If you've worked in a fish market or seafood restaurant it's very likely that you've used this shucker as it is the most commonly used oyster shucker in commercial environments. This oyster knife is a great choice for anyone who expects to shuck a wide variety of oyster species.  Learn More

The Chef's Secret: An Authentic Carbon Steel Paring Knife This is not just another paring knife. This is a connection to the heritage of American cutlery, a tool for the culinary purist who understands that the sharpest, most responsive edge comes from classic high-carbon steel. The Dexter Russell Traditional 3.25" Paring Knife is the indispensable workhorse you’ll reach for when precision is paramount. Feel it glide effortlessly as you peel fruit, trim vegetables, or mince herbs. It becomes an extension of your hand, offering unparalleled control. Over time, its blade will tell the story of your cooking, developing a unique, blue-gray patina that is the hallmark of a well-loved, high-performance carbon steel tool. Paired with a warm, timeless rosewood handle, this knife is a commitment to the craft—an heirloom in the making that rewards proper care with a lifetime of superior performance. Learn More

This Sani-Safe Paring Knife by Dexter features a textured, slip resistant, easy to clean polypropylene handle with an impervious seal between the blade and the handle for utmost sanitary performance. Dexter has proudly made blades in the USA since 1818 their proprietary DEXSTEEL is an excellent blade steel the knives are stain free and high-carbon.  All knives are individually ground and honed and will excel in commercial use. These knives are very easy to resharpen by machine and stone when dulled and are very easy to maintain with a honing rod between sharpening. Dexter Russell is a foremost standard for professional cutlery. Made in USA Learn More

Dexter Russell's Serrated Net Knife gets its name from its ability to cut through ocean netting and is a favorite on board shrimping boats as it is a great knife for de-veining shrimp and gutting fish. This knife is from Dexter's Sani-Safe line and features a textured, slip resistant, easy to clean polypropylene handle that can withstand temperatures of up to 250 Fahrenheit. The handle also features an impervious seal between blade and handle for utmost sanitary performance. Dexter Russell has been proudly producing blades in Massachusetts since 1818 and is an American standard in culinary manufacturing. The proprietary DEXSTEEL used in this knife is excellent for serrated knives as the steel is incredibly tough and the tines won't bend easily. The Steel is stain free and corrosion resistant which makes it tremendous for usage around salt water. USA MADE Learn More

Dexter Russell's Serrated Net Knife gets its name from its ability to cut through ocean netting and is a favorite on board shrimping boats as it is a great knife for de-veining shrimp and gutting fish.   This knife is from Dexter's Sani-Safe line and features a textured, slip resistant, easy to clean polypropylene handle that can withstand temperatures of up to 250 Fahrenheit. The handle also features an impervious seal between blade and handle for utmost sanitary performance. Dexter Russell has been proudly producing blades in Massachusetts since 1818 and is an American standard in culinary manufacturing. The proprietary DEXSTEEL used in this knife is excellent for serrated knives as the steel is incredibly tough and the tines won't bend easily. The Steel is stain free and corrosion resistant which makes it tremendous for usage around salt water. USA MADE NSF Certified DexSteel Stainless Steel Serrated Blade Finger Guard and Sure Grip Textured Polypropylene handles Overal Length 8 inches Learn More

The Essential Tool for Delicate Precision and Tough Skins In a fast-paced professional kitchen, a paring knife isn't just a tool—it's an extension of the chef's hand. The Dexter Sani-Safe® 3.25” Scalloped Paring Knife (S104SC) is engineered specifically for tasks that demand surgical precision combined with aggressive cutting power. Whether you are zesting citrus, halving cherry tomatoes, or prepping thick-skinned plums, the scalloped edge bites into slick or tough surfaces instantly without crushing the delicate interior. Proprietary Metallurgy Meets American Craftsmanship At the heart of this knife is Dexter’s exclusive DEXSTEEL™—a high-carbon, high-chromium steel formulated to provide the perfect balance between edge retention and corrosion resistance. Heat-treated to a Rockwell Hardness of 54-56, this blade is tough enough to withstand the rigors of a commercial line while remaining easy to re-hone. Proudly manufactured in Southbridge, Massachusetts, this knife carries the weight of over 200 years of American cutlery expertise. Uncompromising Safety and Hygiene The Sani-Safe® series set the industry standard for sanitary cutlery. The textured, slip-resistant polypropylene handle is designed to provide a secure grip even when hands are wet or greasy. The impervious blade-to-handle seal eliminates crevices where food particles and bacteria can hide, earning it the prestigious NSF certification. Combined with an integrated finger guard, this knife allows for high-speed prep without compromising user safety. Learn More

The SOFGRIP® 3 1/4" Cook’s Style Parer is a versatile kitchen essential designed for precision and everyday prep. Its compact spear-point blade makes it easy to pierce, peel, slice, mince, dice, and tackle tougher fruits and vegetables. Use it for removing corn from the cob, creating garnishes, peeling produce, or cutting through crusts and skins with ease. A comfortable SOFGRIP® non-slip handle provides a secure grip while helping reduce hand and wrist fatigue during extended use. Built to meet NSF International® standards, this professional-grade paring knife is designed for the demands of busy commercial kitchens. Proudly designed and built in Southbridge, Massachusetts, where cutlery has been manufactured for more than 200 years, the SOFGRIP® Cook’s Style Parer combines American craftsmanship with dependable kitchen performance. Learn More

The Dexter SofGrip 3.5-inch paring knife (SG105PCP) is not a decorative kitchen piece; it is a specialized tool for professional prep stations. When handling dozens of cases of citrus or cleaning flat flats of strawberries, the primary failure point is hand fatigue and grip slip. The SofGrip handle solves this using a proprietary soft rubberized coating over a polypropylene core. In hands-on testing, the handle maintains high friction even when coated in protein fats or vegetable moisture, providing a level of security that hard plastic handles cannot match. The 3.5-inch blade is forged from DEXSTEEL™—a high-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel specifically engineered for the food service industry. Unlike brittle high-hardness Japanese steels, DEXSTEEL is tempered to a resilient HRC 54-56. This allows the edge to take a beating against cutting boards and stainless steel tables without chipping, while remaining soft enough to be brought back to a razor-sharp state in seconds using a standard ceramic honing rod. The blade geometry features a precision-ground edge that facilitates 'in-hand' work, such as tournéing vegetables or de-veining shrimp, with surgical accuracy. This is the definitive tool for culinary students and executive chefs who prioritize sanitary compliance, ergonomic safety, and repeatable performance. Learn More