Dick 1905 Fully Forged Serrated Utility Knife 25.4cm

The Dick 1905 is a fully forged serrated utility knife with a 25.4cm blade, made from German stainless steel. It sits within Dick's 1905 range, which is built around a distinctive construction detail: symmetrical steel rings that are permanently integrated into the moulded handle, forming a continuous bond between blade and grip. This is not a cosmetic feature — it directly affects the structural integrity of the knife under sustained daily use.

In a busy kitchen environment, a utility knife takes a broad range of tasks across a shift — breaking down bread, slicing tomatoes and other soft-skinned produce, portioning pastries, and general prep work that doesn't suit a smooth-edged blade. The serrated edge on this knife handles those tasks cleanly without requiring the same level of edge maintenance that a plain blade demands, which is a practical advantage in high-turnover kitchens where sharpening time is limited.

The forged construction gives this knife a solidity that stamped knives don't match. At 430g it has meaningful weight behind it, which most professional cooks prefer for controlled cutting over extended periods. Key practical points include:

• Fully forged blade provides better balance and durability than stamped alternatives
• Serrated edge retains cutting performance between sharpenings
• Integrated steel rings reinforce the handle-to-blade junction under heavy use
• German stainless steel construction resists corrosion in wet kitchen conditions
• Suitable for a wide range of prep tasks where a smooth edge is less effective

This knife is well suited to professional kitchens where durability and day-to-day reliability matter more than a low purchase price. It works equally well as part of a brigade's standard kit or as a reliable individual purchase for a working chef. If you're building out a knife set or have questions about which blade profile suits a particular role in your kitchen, the team is happy to help you work through the options.