Dick Premier Plus Santoku Knife 17.8cm

The Dick Premier Plus Santoku is a forged, general-purpose prep knife designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping. The Santoku profile — shorter and wider than a traditional chef's knife, with a flat cutting edge and a gently dropped tip — suits cooks who favour a forward chopping motion rather than a rocking technique. At 17.8cm, it sits at a length that handles most mise en place tasks without feeling unwieldy during extended prep sessions.

The blade is forged from chromium stainless steel, which resists corrosion and staining under the daily demands of a working kitchen. Chromium-strengthened steel holds an edge well with regular honing, making it a sound choice for a knife that will see use across multiple shifts. The weight sits at a level that allows sustained prep work without causing unnecessary hand fatigue over a long service.

In practice, 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 chef's knife to a Santoku cutting style

Like all forged knives, it performs best when maintained consistently — honing regularly and sharpening before the edge is allowed to dull significantly will keep it performing as expected through daily use.

This knife is a practical choice for commis and junior chefs building out a first knife kit, as well as more experienced cooks who prefer the Santoku profile for day-to-day prep. It is not suited to heavy butchery or work involving bone, where a different blade profile would be more appropriate.

If you are putting together a knife kit for a new section and would like a steer on what works well together, the team is happy to help.