Description
Dexter Russell Traditional® 8" (20cm) Butcher Knife
The Dexter Russell Traditional® 8" Butcher Knife is a full-sized, high-carbon steel butcher knife built for serious meat work. At 8" (203mm), it strikes the right balance between reach and control for breaking down large cuts, portioning primals, and general butchery tasks where a longer blade is an advantage. The traditional rosewood handle is the most widely preferred handle material among professional butchers — warm in the hand, comfortable through extended cutting, and a reliable grip pattern proven in commercial environments for generations.
DEXSTEEL® is Dexter Russell’s proprietary American high-carbon steel, individually ground and honed at the factory to deliver a ready-to-work edge from the first cut. High-carbon steel takes a keener edge than most stainless options and re-sharpens easily on a steel or stone, but it requires proper care: hand-wash, dry immediately, and avoid leaving the blade wet or in contact with acidic foods.
Key Features
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8" (203mm) DEXSTEEL® high-carbon steel blade — excellent edge retention and easy to resharpen
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Traditional® pattern — proven butcher knife profile trusted in professional butchery for generations
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Rosewood handle — comfortable, durable, warm in the hand for extended cutting sessions
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Individually ground and honed — factory-sharp and ready for serious butchery from first use
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Made in the USA by Dexter Russell, established 1818
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
Dexter Russell |
| Range |
Traditional® |
| Knife Type |
Butcher Knife |
| Blade Length |
8" (203mm) |
| Overall Length |
13" (330mm) |
| Blade Material |
High-Carbon DEXSTEEL® |
| Handle Material |
Rosewood |
| Edge Type |
Straight |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
Ideal For
- Butchers and commercial meat preparation
- Breaking down large cuts of beef, pork, and lamb
- Hunters processing game meat in the field or at home
- Farm and rural meat processing
- Serious home cooks who prefer a traditional carbon steel butcher knife
Care Advice
High-carbon steel will develop a patina over time and requires more care than stainless. Hand-wash in warm soapy water immediately after use and dry thoroughly before storage. Do not leave the blade wet, soaking, or in contact with acidic foods. A light food-safe oil during extended storage will protect the blade. Maintain the edge with a quality butcher’s steel or sharpening stone.
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