Dick Superior Santoku Knife 17.8cm | Professional Chef's Knife

Name: Dick Superior Santoku Knife 17.8cm | Professional Chef's Knife
Brand: Dick
SKU: FB053
Price: 72.35 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Dick Superior Santoku is a professional-grade kitchen knife designed for everyday prep tasks in a commercial environment. The santoku format — shorter and lighter than a traditional chef's knife — makes it particularly well suited to precise slicing, dicing and chopping of vegetables, fish and boneless meat. At 17.8cm blade length, it sits in a practical middle ground: enough length to handle most prep tasks efficiently without the bulk of a longer cook's knife.

In a busy kitchen, a knife that balances well and stays comfortable during long prep sessions makes a real difference. The Superior series uses a stainless steel blade with a riveted handle construction, which gives a secure, familiar grip and holds up well under regular professional use. The knife weighs 172g — light enough for extended prep without fatigue, while still feeling substantial in hand.

From an operational standpoint, this knife offers a few practical advantages for kitchen teams:

Stainless steel blade resists corrosion and is straightforward to maintain
Riveted handle construction is durable and comfortable over long prep periods
Santoku profile performs well across a broad range of prep tasks
A reliable workhorse option for commis and senior chefs alike

There are no complex installation considerations — this is a hand-tool requiring standard knife maintenance: regular honing, appropriate board surfaces and correct storage. As with any professional knife, sharpening frequency will depend on daily use volume and the materials being cut.

The Dick Superior Santoku is a sensible choice for professional kitchens looking for a reliable, well-balanced prep knife. It suits a wide range of kitchen environments, from small independent restaurants to larger catering operations. Those needing a longer blade or heavier construction for more demanding tasks may find other options in the range more appropriate.

If you are building out a knife kit or want guidance on which blade formats best suit your kitchen's prep requirements, the team is happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

Is the santoku format a suitable replacement for a standard chef's knife?

The santoku works well for most vegetable, fish and boneless meat prep tasks and many chefs find it a comfortable everyday knife. However, it is shorter and lighter than a traditional cook's knife, so for tasks requiring significant force or a longer blade — breaking down larger joints, for example — a standard chef's knife may be more appropriate. Many kitchens carry both.

How should this knife be maintained in a professional kitchen environment?

Regular honing before or during service will keep the edge in working condition, with periodic sharpening depending on use volume. The stainless steel blade is straightforward to care for, but as with any professional knife, hand washing and proper storage — on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll — will extend its working life significantly compared to dishwasher use.

Is this knife suitable for high-volume prep environments?

The Dick Superior Santoku is well suited to professional kitchens with moderate to high prep volumes. For very high-throughput environments where knives are in continuous use across multiple chefs, it is worth considering whether additional knives of the same type are needed in rotation, and whether a heavier-duty handle format might better suit the demands of the operation.

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