Dick DarkNitro Santoku Knife Brown Handle 18cm
Product Description
The Dick DarkNitro Santoku is an 18cm professional kitchen knife built around the santoku format — a wide, flat-profiled blade that suits chopping, slicing, and dicing across a broad range...
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Construction
- Forged
- Knife colour
- Brown
- Knife origin
- European
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Product Description
The Dick DarkNitro Santoku is an 18cm professional kitchen knife built around the santoku format — a wide, flat-profiled blade that suits chopping, slicing, and dicing across a broad range of prep tasks. The blade is produced from high-carbon stainless steel, which holds an edge well under sustained daily use and is less prone to staining than standard carbon steel. The DarkNitro finish gives the blade a distinctive darkened appearance alongside a textured surface that reduces food sticking during prep.
In a working kitchen, the santoku format is a practical choice for cooks who move quickly between different ingredients. The blade geometry supports both a push-cut and a light rocking motion, making it versatile across vegetables, boneless proteins, and herbs. At 18cm it sits in a useful mid-range — long enough for most prep volumes, compact enough for controlled close-work. The 230g weight gives it enough presence without causing fatigue during longer prep sessions.
The brown handle is finished in a textured grip material designed to remain secure when hands are wet or lightly oiled — a relevant consideration in active prep environments. Key practical points:
- High-carbon stainless steel blade retains sharpness across extended daily use
- DarkNitro textured blade surface reduces food adhesion during slicing
- Santoku profile suits chopping, slicing, and fine dicing without switching knives
- Secure grip handle remains stable during wet or fast-paced prep work
- Balanced 230g weight reduces fatigue in longer prep sessions
This knife is well suited to professional kitchen environments where a reliable all-purpose prep knife is needed. It works equally well as part of a brigade's standard issue or as a personal knife for a chef who prefers the santoku style. Cooks handling particularly heavy-duty breaking-down tasks may find a heavier Western-style chef's knife a better primary tool, with this santoku used alongside it for finer work.
If you'd like to talk through how this fits into your current knife kit or discuss what else the range covers, we're happy to help.
Key Features
- High-carbon stainless steel blade with DarkNitro darkened finish
- Textured blade surface reduces food sticking during prep work
- 18cm santoku profile supports chopping, slicing, and dicing tasks
- Weighs 230g, balancing blade presence with extended-use comfort
- Textured brown handle maintains grip in wet kitchen conditions
Operational Benefits
- Versatile blade profile reduces need to switch knives during prep
- Retains a sharp edge through sustained daily use in busy kitchens
- Reduced food adhesion keeps prep moving without constant blade clearing
- Secure wet-grip handle supports safe handling during fast-paced service
- Mid-range length suits most prep volumes without sacrificing control
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Construction
- Forged
- Knife colour
- Brown
- Knife origin
- European
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Weight
- 230g
Downloads
Frequently Asked Questions
- It works well as a primary prep knife for cooks who prefer the santoku style, particularly for vegetable and protein slicing. Chefs who regularly break down larger cuts or work with harder root vegetables may find it more effective used alongside a heavier chef's knife rather than as a sole all-purpose blade.
- Like all high-carbon stainless steel knives, regular honing with a ceramic or fine steel will maintain the edge between sharpenings. Avoid machine dishwashing, as the heat and detergents can degrade both the blade finish and the handle over time — hand washing and prompt drying are recommended.
- The DarkNitro finish is a surface treatment applied to the blade that provides both the distinctive dark appearance and a degree of surface texture. That texture has a practical effect in reducing the contact area between the blade and food, which helps prevent thin-sliced ingredients from sticking during prep.