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Dexter SofGrip
Dexter SofGrip knives offer soft, non-slip handles designed to reduce wrist strain. They are made in the USA with patented DexSteel stainless steel blades and are NSF certified for use in commercial applications.
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Dexter-Russell SofGrip 6-inch Curved Boning Knife
Long shifts of boning chicken or trimming pork are hard on the hand, and the SofGrip handle is Dexter-Russell’s answer. It is soft, textured and non-slip, with a finger guard, so it cushions the grip without losing purchase when the handle gets wet. This 6-inch knife pairs that handle with a narrow, curved blade that Dexter describes as sharp enough to divide bone from meat with precision.The curve keeps the edge against the bone as it moves along a rib or thigh, which leaves more meat on the cut and less on the carcass. It is also excellent for trimming brisket and deboning hams. In our testing, the tip flexes enough to hug the bone without digging in, which increases the yield from each carcass. A few strokes on a honing steel restore the edge between tasks. Dexter-Russell has built cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts for more than two centuries.
SofGrip or Sani-Safe?The Sani-Safe 6-inch Curved Boning Knife has the same curved blade with Dexter’s firmer white handle. Either one is at home in a commercial kitchen or a home processing setup. Learn More$26.99 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 8-inch Wide Fillet Knife
Cleaning a cooler full of fish is hard on the hand. The SofGrip 8-inch wide fillet knife pairs Dexter-Russell’s cushioned, non-slip SofGrip handle with a wide, semi-stiff blade that Dexter describes as stiff but able to flex when needed and still return to its shape.That blade suits large, firm fish such as cod, grouper, halibut and big striped bass, where a thin blade bends and wanders. The width gives control for straight cuts and portioning, and the stiffness lets the knife cut steaks across the bone line. The soft handle stays secure with wet, cold hands, which matters most at the end of a long cleaning session. It is a real advantage on a long day of cleaning fish in the Northeast, where Dexter knives have a strong following.
SofGrip or Sani-Safe?The Sani-Safe 8-inch Wide Fillet Knife has the same blade with Dexter’s firmer white handle. Dexter sells the WS-1 Plastic Scabbard separately for carrying this knife on the boat. Learn More$33.99 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 8-inch Chef's Knife
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$39.99 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 8-inch Tiger Edge Slicer
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$30.00 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 5.5-inch Scalloped Utility Knife
A 5.5-inch scalloped utility knife fills the gap between a parer and a chef’s knife, and Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip SGL155NSC is one of the most visited Dexter knives on our site. Dexter gives it a narrow blade with a scalloped edge that slices through tough rinds, crusts and skins, so a ripe tomato or a crusty roll cuts cleanly.Shoppers search for it as a serrated utility knife, and the scalloped edge does that work with rounded points that cut cleanly without tearing. It suits a sandwich station or a home kitchen where the knife comes out many times a day, and the soft, slip-resistant grip stays comfortable over a long lunch rush. It is also a good knife for slicing cured sausage and hard cheese.
Utility Knife OptionsThe V-Lo 6-inch Scalloped Utility Knife adds half an inch of blade, and the DuoGlide 5-inch Utility Knife has a raised handle that eases pressure on the hand. Learn More$20.99 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 3.25-inch Cook's Style Paring Knife
Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip SG104 is a cook’s style parer with a cushioned, non-slip grip for long sessions of small knife work. Dexter points to jobs like taking corn off the cob, making garnishes and peeling produce, and its spear point tip pierces tougher skins easily. The SofGrip handle suits cooks who find hard plastic handles tiring over a long garnish prep.
SofGrip Paring OptionsThe SofGrip 3.5-inch Paring Knife adds a quarter inch of blade for peeling and coring in the hand. Learn More -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 3.5-inch Paring Knife
For peeling, trimming and coring small fruits and vegetables, Dexter-Russell’s SofGrip 3.5-inch paring knife pairs a short blade with a cushioned grip that stays secure in a wet hand. It is a comfortable choice for cooks who spend long stretches at the sink with a bag of apples or potatoes. In our hands-on testing, the handle held its grip even when coated in fat or vegetable moisture, where a hard plastic handle can slip. The DEXSTEEL blade is tempered for resilience, so it is less brittle than high-hardness Japanese steels.
Cook’s Style or Standard Parer?The SofGrip 3.25-inch Cook’s Style Paring Knife is shaped for work on a board. For a firmer dual-texture grip, see the V-Lo 3.5-inch Paring Knife. Learn More$10.15 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 9-inch Duo-Edge Santoku
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$61.99 -
Dexter-Russell SofGrip 8-inch Chinese Chef's Knife, Red Handle
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$47.99
