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Dexter S5198 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle

Brand: Dexter

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Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Brand	Dexter
Color	Brown
Handle Material	Stainless,Wood Handle,High-carbon,Wooden Handle,Steel
Blade Length	8 Inches

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Blade has Individually Ground and Honed Edge
Stainless High-Carbon Steel Blade
Made in USA
Model Number: ‎S5198-1

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.7 x 11.2 x 0.3 inches; 10.4 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ S5198-1
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 19, 2004
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Dexter Russell
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004NG9B52

Best Sellers Rank: #51,037 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
- #158 in Chef's Knives

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4.7 664 ratings

Product Description

Chinese chefs knife. For those who prefer the warmth and feel of a real wood handle. Features either stain-free, high-carbon steel or classic high-carbon steel blade with an individually ground and honed edge. Handle is secured to the blade with brass compression rivets. Made in USA.

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4.7 out of 5

664 global ratings

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Customers like the edge holding, value, ease of use, and performance of the kitchen knife. For example, they mention it holds an edge pretty well, it's good value for the money, and it'll make mincing easy. That said, some complain about the durability and weight.

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83 customers mention76 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kitchen knife. They mention that it's a high quality tool, well built, and versatile. Some say that it puts up with that pretty well and is a real professional tool.

"...this every day in a professional kitchen, and I can say it puts up with that pretty well. Is it a pain to learn to use? Yes...." Read more

"...Actually-gave the new knife away as a present. It is a beloved, useful accompaniment-now, A NECESSITY in that household, too...." Read more

"...kitchen cutlery- it’s excellent for prepping and chopping, a real professional tool" Read more

"This seems to be a sturdy, sharp cleaver. The fact sheet on the Amazon site clearly states “made in USA”. That’s one reason I purchased it...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the kitchen knife. They say it's a high quality knife for the price. Some customers also mention that it'll be worth the purchase.

"Unbelievable value for the money. Holds an edge forever...." Read more

"...This is a really high quality knife for the price. Excellent value...." Read more

"It’s cheap but it does a good job" Read more

"...The knife is fairly inexpensive, so when it wears out, I'll just replace with another one or something similar; you can put a real good edge on it..." Read more

23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

Customers find the cleaver easy to use for mincing, handling, and chopping. They also say it's convenient, makes vegetable prepping much easier, and is very easy to care for.

"...surprised that the bottom edge was curved, which will make it easy to use for mincing...." Read more

"...It is very easy to care for. We keep the handle out of the water & wash it with warm, soapy water...." Read more

"...This is a great all-around knife to prep ingredients and slice/dice." Read more

"...It’s super sharp and easy to handle. I’m very pleased with my purchase. It was recommended by Daddy Lau so if he uses it I know it’s a good chopper." Read more

21 customers mention18 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the kitchen knife. They mention it does what it should very well, is excellent when used right, and is very useable. Some say it's nice but unusable. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and recommend it for its versatility.

"great knife that is useful for many things, the only complaint I have is that it came a little dull so I had to sharpen, there was also a small chip..." Read more

"It’s cheap but it does a good job" Read more

"...and can do so with lovely, thin precision, and then functions beautifully as a bench scraper to move the vegetables...." Read more

"nothing super fancy about this, just does everything it needs to very well...." Read more

20 customers mention14 positive6 negative

Customers like the edge holding of the kitchen knife. They say it takes an edge easily and holds it well. Some customers also mention that the large cutting surface feels much more secure when cutting large round.

"Unbelievable value for the money. Holds an edge forever...." Read more

"...One of my favorite knives. Comfortable handle, takes and holds a keen edge, doubles as spatula. Great addition. Standout addition." Read more

"...It will take a sharp edge but doesn't hold it very well...." Read more

"...The grip is comfortable, the large cutting surface feels much more secure when cutting large round vegetables like onions, and it's fine enough for..." Read more

55 customers mention38 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the kitchen knife. Some mention that it's well-made and of good weight, while others say that it is extremely blade heavy and too bulky for small hands.

"...First rate packing.The knife is very sharp. Not heavy very easy too use...." Read more

"...It is a beautifully weighted versatile knife with a comfortable handle...." Read more

"Razor sharp and a solid weight make this my favorite knife...." Read more

"...Is it a pain to learn to use? Yes. Is it extremely blade heavy? Yes...." Read more

18 customers mention0 positive18 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the kitchen knife. They mention that the blade is easily damaged, with scratches and cracks. The side of the blade was all scuffed up and the tip was chipped. The point of the cleaver arrived damaged as the blade wasn't well protected. The packaging was poor, and the front corner of the cutting edge was bent.

"...it came a little dull so I had to sharpen, there was also a small chip on the blade edge" Read more

"...but the star down is for the awful packaging it arrived in with a chipped tip...." Read more

"Handle is too short. Packaging was insufficient, the blade cut completely through bubble wrap, dangerous!" Read more

"...I should have taken a picture. The front tip was bent over from being dropped in the package, just a couple of layers of bubble wrap...." Read more

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Lila Beeman

Cheap, solid choice

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023

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It's sharp, it's heavy, and it's a bench scraper, too! I use this every day in a professional kitchen, and I can say it puts up with that pretty well. Is it a pain to learn to use? Yes. Is it extremely blade heavy? Yes. But for under $50, I use it more than pretty much any other knife daily for veggies and meat, even medium precision work (halving cherry tomatoes is a breeze!). Even hard AND soft cheeses are reduceable to shreds (make sure that your dishwasher doesn't hide the box grater and microplanes, kids). I don't work at a place getting stuff from a bag, I'm constantly prepping and firing dishes. This thing holds up. The only other knives I really need are my kiritsuke (I use a Myabi Black series, but any 8-10 inch/200-260 mm thinnish chefs/filet for finer somewhat bigger work that needs less drag (butchery, filleting fish, delicate herbs, etc.) and a petty/paring knife for extreme precision. Get this, maintain it properly, and you're good for about 85% of what most households will need to do.

15 people found this helpful

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Mike K

Very sharp knife that’s not a cleaver

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023

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Opposed to other reviews the knife showed up packed in a box while covered in bubble wrap. First rate packing.

The knife is very sharp. Not heavy very easy too use. There was a sticker on the knife warning that it wasn’t a cleaver. I was surprised that the bottom edge was curved, which will make it easy to use for mincing.

I had received when first ordered a Winco Chinese cleaver which was huge. It wouldn’t have fit in my knife block. This one fits easily. I am happy with the purchase.

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Patricia M

Pleasantly surprised

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024

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I had seen these types of knives on several cooking videos so thought I'd try, and I'm glad I did! It took a bit to get used to the different size (as opposed to just a regular knife) but now it's the only knife I pull out of the drawer for all kinds of chopping and slicing. It's very sharp, and seems well balanced. It's my new favorite knife!

One person found this helpful

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Nice Lady

Do NOt put in the dishwasher! Best, versatile knife-a must for any serious cook: This will be your favorite knife!

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2009

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Although it is billed as a cleaver, I would not use it that way.
It is a beautifully weighted versatile knife with a comfortable handle.

This is a wonderful implement for rapidly chopping, pressing garlic quickly, etc.

It is very easy to care for. We keep the handle out of the water & wash it with warm, soapy water. It is then left either to air dry or wipe dry with a soft cloth.

We've used this knife for 35 years & it has held up well. The handle NEVER became loose. The original one was bought in Chinatown in NYC for about $5.00 (1981). I've seen this same knife in stores for $58, so this price here is quite good.

We thought we had left the knife somewhere, & decided to check with Amazon if they had it. Great news, it was there! After 28 years, we didn't expect it to be $5. Got it to Alaska for additional S&H-about $51 all together. Still less than the price in the store, no gas, no poking around looking for it.

Well, the original knife turned up after all, so now we have two & are happy for that-it is that good a knife! Actually-gave the new knife away as a present. It is a beloved, useful accompaniment-now, A NECESSITY in that household, too.

The knife was shipped all the way to Alaska in great condition. It was well packaged. NO problems.

You'll certainly be glad to own this knife. Yes, if you have access quickly to a Chinese grocery, you may find it. But absent that, this is a great alternative!

This is just simply a great versatile knife-good for bluntly chopping meats (thru bones, too), finely chopping herbs, etc.

NO complaints. Would buy again. (If the one from the 80's ever falls apart).

6 people found this helpful

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Chowderboy

Great gift to myself

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024

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This oriental chopping knife is a great addition to my kitchen cutlery- it’s excellent for prepping and chopping, a real professional tool

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Dave U.

A good sharp cleaver, but…

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2023

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This seems to be a sturdy, sharp cleaver. The fact sheet on the Amazon site clearly states “made in USA”. That’s one reason I purchased it. The packaging it arrived in clearly states “ made in China”. This should be corrected.

9 people found this helpful

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Benjamin A. Harris

my go-to chef's knife

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024

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Unbelievable value for the money. Holds an edge forever.

This was my first knife in this style, and the simplicity of chopping a pile of vegetables and then scooping them with the knife is a godsend. I quickly adjusted to the weight and shape of the blade and learned to use both to make dinner prep easier than it had ever been before.

I careslessly scratched up the finish in a couple small places when it was new, and I was still learning. Hasn't hurt it, but I wish I'd been more careful.

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Amazon Customer

Good for ever kitchen

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023

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This is a high quality tool. It stays sharp for many cuttings. It is balanced and it is made of high quality steels. A must Cuttery.

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