Dick Premier Plus Santoku Knife 17.8cm

The Dick Premier Plus Santoku is a mid-length general-purpose knife designed primarily for slicing, dicing, and chopping. The Santoku profile — shorter and wider than a traditional chef's knife, with a flat cutting edge and a slightly dropped tip — suits cooks who prefer a forward chopping motion over a rocking technique. At 17.8cm, it sits at a practical length for most prep tasks without becoming unwieldy during extended service.

The blade is forged from chromium stainless steel, which offers good resistance to corrosion and staining under the daily demands of a commercial kitchen environment. Chromium-strengthened steel holds an edge well with regular honing and is a sound choice for a knife used across multiple shifts. At 200g, the knife is balanced enough for sustained prep work without causing excessive fatigue.

In practical terms, this knife works well for:

• Fine vegetable prep and julienne work
• Portioning boneless fish and poultry
• General mise en place where a shorter blade is preferred
• Cooks transitioning from a Western to a Santoku cutting style

The Premier Plus handle is shaped to sit comfortably in the hand during repetitive tasks, which matters on a busy section. It is worth ensuring the knife is sharpened and honed correctly from the outset — like all forged knives, it performs best when maintained consistently rather than left to dull between services.

This knife is a practical choice for commis and junior chefs, as well as experienced cooks who prefer a Santoku profile for day-to-day prep. If your kitchen requires knives for heavier butchery or bone work, a different blade profile would be more appropriate.

If you are equipping a new section or building out a knife kit and would like guidance on what works well together, feel free to get in touch with the team.