Dexter Russell 5178 Traditional 8" x 3.25" Chinese Chef's / Cooks Knife

Optimize prep efficiency on demanding commercial and home kitchen lines with the Dexter-Russell Traditional™ 8020 (08020) 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chef's Knife, an iconic American-made multi-purpose workhorse. Tailored for high-volume prep stations, this broad Asian-style vegetable cleaver serves as a primary tool for chopping, dicing, and finely mincing hard vegetables, as well as slicing boneless meats with high precision. Its wide, stain-free DEXSTEEL® high-carbon steel blade features a hand-honed edge that holds a sharp finish through rigorous shift work, while the tall 3-1/4" blade profile creates ample finger clearance along the cutting board. Beyond slicing, the expansive blade face works as a built-in bench scraper to scoop chopped ingredients directly into pots or pans, while the flat side easily crushes garlic cloves and ginger. Crafted with a polished rosewood handle secured by heavy-duty brass compression rivets, it provides a warm, ergonomic grip that maintains control and balance during lengthy prep sessions. Unlike generic imported alternatives that use brittle, low-grade steel, bend under pressure, or suffer from loose plastic handles, the Dexter-Russell 8020 delivers superior edge retention, exceptional balance, and easy re-sharpening responsiveness. Investing in this USA-made culinary staple arms kitchen staff with a reliable, durable tool that speeds up throughput and outlasts competing budget knives.

Features:

• Traditional™ (5178) Chinese Chef's/Cook's Knife
• 8" x 3-1/4"
• High-carbon steel blade
• Hardwood handle
• Brass ferrule
• Made in USA