Dick 1905 Fully Forged Serrated Knife 12.7cm
Product Description
The Dick 1905 Fully Forged Serrated Knife is a compact, professionally made serrated blade from one of Germany's most established knife manufacturers. Forged from German steel throughout — blade and...
Specifications
- Blade length
- 5
- Colour
- Black
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 2800(L)mm | 110¼(L)"
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Product Description
The Dick 1905 Fully Forged Serrated Knife is a compact, professionally made serrated blade from one of Germany's most established knife manufacturers. Forged from German steel throughout — blade and bolster as a single piece — it carries the balance and rigidity that distinguishes a properly forged knife from a stamped alternative. At 12.7cm (5 inches), it sits in the shorter end of the serrated range, making it practical for more controlled, detail-oriented cutting tasks.
In a working kitchen, a knife this size earns its place on the pass or prep station for tasks where a longer serrated blade would be unwieldy. Slicing individual bread rolls, portioning delicate pastries, cutting through tomato skins without compression, or working with soft-crusted items where precision matters more than speed — these are where the 1905 performs reliably. At 70g it is a lightweight tool, which reduces hand fatigue during repetitive prep work over a long service.
The fully forged construction means the knife will hold its edge longer than a stamped equivalent and respond well to professional maintenance. The serrated edge itself requires less frequent sharpening than a plain edge, though when it does need attention it will need a specialist serrated sharpener or professional regrinding.
This is a knife best suited to kitchens that want a dependable small serrated blade for pastry or bread work, or chefs who prefer a compact option for general utility prep. For operations that need a longer serrated knife for high-volume bread service or larger portioning, a broader blade from the same range would be worth considering.
If you're unsure whether this size is the right fit for your prep workflow, our team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Fully forged German steel construction from blade through to bolster
- 12.7cm serrated blade designed for controlled, precise cutting tasks
- Lightweight 70g build reduces hand fatigue during extended prep work
- Single-piece forged construction provides rigidity and long-term edge retention
- Serrated edge maintains sharpness longer than a comparable plain edge blade
Operational Benefits
- Reduces hand fatigue during repetitive prep across a full service shift
- Forged construction supports longer working life under daily professional use
- Compact size improves control on delicate portioning and pastry work
- Reliable edge retention reduces how often the knife needs maintenance
- Consistent performance on bread, pastry, and soft-skinned produce preparation
Specifications
- Blade length
- 5
- Colour
- Black
- Construction
- Forged
- Dimensions
- 2800(L)mm | 110¼(L)"
- Knife colour
- Black
- Knife length
- 5
- Knife origin
- European
- Knife type
- Utility Knife
- Material
- German Steel
- Weight
- 70g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- At 5 inches, this is a compact serrated knife most at home with smaller-scale precision tasks — slicing individual bread rolls, portioning pastries, or cutting soft-skinned fruit and vegetables where a longer blade would reduce control. For high-volume bread service or larger loaves, a longer serrated knife would be more practical.
- Serrated edges do not sharpen in the same way as plain edges and cannot be honed on a standard steel. They require either a specialist serrated sharpener with a tapered rod or professional regrinding when they eventually lose their edge. The advantage is that a quality forged serrated blade typically needs sharpening far less frequently than a plain edge.
- In a commercial kitchen environment, yes. A fully forged blade is cut and shaped from a single piece of steel, which gives it better balance, a more solid feel, and generally superior edge retention over time. Stamped knives are punched from sheet steel and tend to be lighter and less rigid — acceptable for light use, but a forged blade typically holds up better to the demands of daily professional prep work.