Description
xMeet the Basics P94801B 8-Inch Cooks Knife
The Dexter-Russell Basics P94801B 8-inch cook's knife is designed for everyday chopping and slicing tasks. The blade is forged from high-carbon steel, offering strong edge retention while resisting corrosion and wear. Its hollow-ground, concave bevel helps produce thinner, lighter slices with less drag, making clean cuts across a variety of ingredients.
The white polypropylene handle is durable and easy to clean. It resists impacts and wear, and its textured surface helps prevent slipping during busy prep moments. A finger guard adds an extra layer of safety as you work through ingredients from vegetables to proteins.
Key specs include an overall length of 13 inches, an 8-inch blade, and a 5-inch handle. The knife is NSF Standard 2 compliant, signaling suitability for sanitary kitchen environments in food handling and processing settings.
Why this knife stands out
- Chops and slices a wide range of foods with a balanced, comfortable grip
- High-carbon steel blade resists corrosion, stains, and wear to maintain a sharp edge
- Hollow-ground blade reduces sticking and yields smooth, thin slices
- White polypropylene handle resists impacts, wipes clean, and offers a textured, slip-resistant grip
- Finger guard adds safety during fast-paced prep
Real-life kitchen scenarios
From weeknight meals to batch prep, this knife supports confident, controlled cuts. The crisp edge helps with precise slices for salads, garnishes, and plated proteins, while its well-balanced feel enhances everyday meal prep.
- Chopping carrots, onions, and celery with clean, consistent cuts
- Meat or fish slicing with reduced drag for uniform portions
- Herb chopping with quick, accurate chops
- Fruit and citrus segmentation with steady control
Care and durability
To extend edge life, hand wash and dry promptly. The blade's high-carbon steel offers durable performance, and NSF 2 compliance signals suitability for sanitation-conscious kitchens.
FAQ
Q: What tasks is the P94801B best suited for?
A: It's great for chopping and slicing meats, vegetables, and herbs with a sharp hollow-ground edge.
Q: What are the handling benefits of the white polypropylene handle?
A: Resists impacts, wipes clean easily, and provides a textured grip to reduce slipping.
Shipping & Return
xReturns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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