Dexter SofGrip

Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip Chinese chef’s knife pairs an 8 x 3.25-inch blade with a grip that holds firm in a wet hand and cushions the palm through long prep sessions. We have tested it in high-volume kitchens, and the transition from the polypropylene core to the soft rubber exterior noticeably dampens the shock of the blade hitting the board. Dexter calls it an all-purpose knife, and its tall blade crushes garlic and scoops chopped food into the wok.The red handle is easy to spot and, in kitchens that color-code by task, marks a knife kept for raw meat. It sits comfortably beside other color-coded tools on a busy line. It handles vegetables and boneless meats, and like Dexter’s other Chinese chef’s knives it is not meant for chopping through bone. It is a practical choice for restaurant lines that prefer a synthetic handle and for home cooks who want a softer grip.
SofGrip or Wood Handle?The Traditional 8915 has the same blade size with a rosewood handle, and the Duo-Edge S5198GE adds hollows to reduce sticking. For a smaller blade, see the 7-inch S5197. Learn More

Dexter-Russell built this 9-inch santoku for chopping, slicing and dicing meats and vegetables, and the SofGrip handle makes it comfortable through a long prep list. Dexter says the grip resists grease and oils, so it stays secure when cutting fatty meat or working with wet hands.The Duo-Edge hollows let air and juices flow between the steel and the food, which keeps slices of potato and cheese from clinging. Its length moves through a head of cabbage or a stack of carrots quickly, and the santoku’s flat edge makes clean push cuts with little effort. Its 50/50 bevel gives a familiar, versatile geometry that tracks straight, without the steering common in single-bevel Japanese blades. It is a good fit for cooks who want a long santoku and a cushioned grip in one knife.
SofGrip or V-Lo Santoku?The V-Lo 9-inch Duo-Edge Santoku is the same length with a firmer dual-textured handle. For a shorter blade, the V-Lo 7-inch Duo-Edge Santoku is the compact choice and easier to store in a drawer. Learn More

Dexter-Russell’s Tiger Edge is its own sharp, smooth scalloped pattern, and the SofGrip 8-inch Tiger Edge slicer puts it to work on partially frozen foods, fruits and vegetables. Dexter also recommends it for trimming fat from meat and poultry, a job where the edge grips slippery fat cleanly.Partially frozen meat is easier to slice thin for stir-fries or jerky, and this edge handles the firm texture well. The soft, non-slip grip keeps the hand comfortable when the knife and the food are cold.
Tiger Edge or Scalloped?For carving cooked roasts, the Sani-Safe 12-inch Scalloped Roast Slicer offers more length. Learn More

A soft handle makes a real difference over a long shift of chopping. Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip handle, per Dexter, reduces the stresses that cause hand fatigue, and this 8-inch chef’s knife pairs it with a blade designed for dicing and mincing with a simple rocking motion.The grip resists grease and stays secure when the hand is wet, which matters on a busy line or when trimming fatty meat at home. The blade has the same profile as Dexter’s Sani-Safe 8-inch, so cooks who already know that knife will find the shape familiar. Dexter lists chopping and separating among its uses, and it handles vegetables, herbs and boneless meats with equal ease. It is a good pick for anyone who finds a hard plastic handle tiring by the end of a prep list.
SofGrip, V-Lo or Sani-Safe?The V-Lo 8-inch Chef’s Knife pairs a soft surface with a firm core. The Sani-Safe 8-inch Chef’s Knife has a harder handle built for heavy commercial sanitizing. Learn More