Ten inches is a step up from the standard cook’s knife, giving more edge for a full board of produce. The red handle is part of the 360 series colour system, which kitchens use to keep a blade tied to one station or one type of food.
It suits larger prep runs — a case of onions, a tray of peppers, portioning multiple chickens — where the extra length reduces the number of strokes. Colour coding earns its keep in kitchens managing allergen or raw-and-cooked separation.
Dexter-Russell has made cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts since 1818 and is the oldest cutlery manufacturer still in business in the United States.
