Dick 1905 Fully Forged Utility Knife 15.2cm

The Dick 1905 Utility Knife is a fully forged, mid-length kitchen knife made from German steel. At 15.2cm, the blade sits in a practical size range — long enough for general prep tasks, compact enough for detail work such as trimming, portioning, and lighter butchery. The 1905 range is one of Dick's established professional lines, designed to offer the balance and edge retention expected in a working kitchen rather than the domestic market.

Fully forged construction means the blade, bolster, and tang are formed from a single piece of steel rather than stamped from sheet. In day-to-day kitchen use, this translates to better balance in the hand, a more stable spine under pressure, and a blade that holds its edge through sustained prep sessions. German steel of this type is well suited to repeated honing and resharpening on a steel or whetstone, which is how most professional kitchens maintain their knives over the long term.

Key practical characteristics worth noting:

• Fully forged blade for balance and rigidity under pressure
• German steel construction suited to honing and regular maintenance
• 15.2cm blade length practical across a broad range of prep tasks
• Bolster adds hand protection and supports grip during heavy use
• 190g weight provides feedback without excessive fatigue over long prep shifts

This knife is well suited to professional chefs and kitchen brigades looking for a reliable all-round prep knife. It works as a primary utility knife in smaller operations or as a secondary blade alongside a longer chef's knife in busier kitchens. If your team requires a heavier blade for high-volume butchery or a lighter option for more intricate work, there are alternatives in the Dick range worth considering.

If you're equipping a new kitchen or refreshing your knife roll and want to talk through the right blade selection for your prep style, we're happy to help.