Dick Vivum Chef Knife 21cm – Brown Handle
Product Description
The Dick Vivum chef knife is a general-purpose kitchen knife designed for the full range of day-to-day prep tasks. With a 21cm blade, it sits in the mid-range of chef...
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Knife colour
- Brown
- Knife origin
- European
- Material
- Steel
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Product Description
The Dick Vivum chef knife is a general-purpose kitchen knife designed for the full range of day-to-day prep tasks. With a 21cm blade, it sits in the mid-range of chef knife lengths — long enough to work efficiently through larger cuts, while remaining manoeuvrable for more precise work. The blade profile is wide and tapering, which allows it to move through meat, fish, fruit and vegetables with reasonable ease, and the taper towards the tip makes it practical for finer detail work as well.
In a working kitchen environment, this knife holds up well across extended prep shifts. The steel construction gives it the edge retention needed to stay effective through a full service without constant resharpening, though as with any quality knife, regular honing will keep it performing at its best. At 178g it has a solid feel without being fatiguing during longer prep sessions.
The handle is made from birch wood, with a natural grain that means each knife has a slightly individual appearance. The ergonomic shape is designed to sit comfortably in the hand, which matters during extended use. The Vivum range was recognised with a 2024 Red Dot Design Award, reflecting the considered balance between form and function in the handle design.
This knife is well suited to professional kitchens of most sizes — from small independent restaurants through to larger contract catering operations. It works as a general chef knife across a wide range of prep tasks, though kitchens with very high throughput or specific butchery demands may want to look at heavier or more specialised blades alongside it.
If you're building out a knife kit or want to talk through what works best for your prep setup, the team is happy to help.
Key Features
- 21cm tapered steel blade suited to cutting, slicing and dicing
- Wide blade profile handles both bulk prep and finer detail work
- Birch wood handle with ergonomic shape for extended use comfort
- Solid 178g weight providing balance without hand fatigue
- 2024 Red Dot Design Award recognised handle and blade design
Operational Benefits
- Handles a wide range of prep tasks without switching knives
- Edge retention reduces interruptions for resharpening during service
- Comfortable grip supports safe use through long prep shifts
- Versatile blade length suits most kitchen cutting board sizes
- Balanced weight reduces strain during high-volume prep periods
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown
- Knife colour
- Brown
- Knife origin
- European
- Material
- Steel
- Weight
- 178g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- For most professional kitchens, a 21cm chef knife covers the majority of prep tasks comfortably — from breaking down vegetables to portioning fish or meat. If your kitchen handles larger whole cuts regularly, a longer blade may be more efficient, but for general all-round use the 21cm length is a practical and well-balanced choice.
- Birch handles should be hand-washed and dried promptly after use rather than put through a dishwasher, which can cause the wood to dry out and crack over time. Occasional light oiling will help preserve the handle and extend its working life in a busy kitchen environment.
- The Vivum 21cm works well as a primary chef knife for most prep duties, but professional kitchens will typically pair it with a paring knife for smaller work and a dedicated bread or carving knife where needed. For kitchens with heavy butchery requirements, a heavier chopping knife alongside this one would give a more complete setup.