Twelve inches is a carving length. Brisket, prime rib, a whole ham — all of them are wider than a 10-inch blade can cross, and a slice cut in two passes has a visible step in it.
The Duo-Edge grind is the second half of the answer: shallow scallops on one face break the suction that makes a hot slice stick and then tear as it is lifted away. Black is the general-purpose code.
Dexter-Russell has made cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts since 1818 and is the oldest cutlery manufacturer in the United States. SofGrip is its soft-handle line — a rubberised over-mould on a polypropylene core, sealed to the tang and rated for commercial dishwashers.
