Why this chefs knive earns its place
This is the workhorse of the butcher's block and the prep kitchen — a proper chef knife at a price that works for busy commercial kitchens. At 345mm with a stamped stainless-steel blade, it'll handle the everyday cuts: breaking down joints, slicing portions, general knife work where a big blade and a sharp edge save time.
Red is the colour code for raw meat, and this knife is built for that job. The blade is stainless, so it won't rust between shifts or after a dishwasher run. The handle is dishwasher-proof, which matters in a real kitchen where you don't have time for hand-washing.
Stamped construction means the blade is pressed from sheet steel rather than forged from a billet — it trades a touch of heft for sharpness and cost-efficiency. This is a knife that stays sharp enough for the work, cleans easily, and won't break the budget when you're stocking a prep area or replacing worn blades.
