Collection: Dexter-Russell Commercial Knives

Dexter-Russell has made professional cutlery in Southbridge, Massachusetts since 1818, and its white-handled Sani-Safe knives are a fixture on prep benches, butchery lines and pizza stations around the world. The knives are built for kitchens that cut all day. They're sharp out of the box, easy to resharpen, and designed to stand up to constant washing and sanitising.

Choose your handle system first

The most important decision with Dexter-Russell is the handle range. Knives within a range look and feel the same, and most kitchens standardise on one range so every station works the same way. Choosing the range first also keeps colour-coding consistent when you add knives later.

Sani-Safe is the classic commercial choice. It has a textured, slip-resistant polypropylene handle that tolerates hot and cold conditions, with a sealed blade-to-handle join that leaves no gaps for food or bacteria. Many Sani-Safe knives come in HACCP colours, which suits kitchens that separate raw proteins, produce and allergen prep.

V-Lo has a softer, ergonomic grip designed for comfort through long prep shifts.

SofGrip has a cushioned handle for chefs who want extra comfort without giving up a sanitary design.

Basics is a value range for high-turnover kitchens, training kitchens and backup knives.

Connoisseur is a traditional-style range with a more classic look and feel.

DEXSTEEL blades

Dexter-Russell blades are made from the company's own DEXSTEEL, a high-carbon, high-alloy stainless steel. Each blade is heat-treated, then individually ground and honed. The result is a blade that holds its edge through service, resists corrosion, and comes back to sharpness quickly on a steel or stone.

Built for food safety requirements

Australian food businesses need equipment that can be easily and effectively cleaned and sanitised. Dexter's sealed Sani-Safe handles have no crevices to trap food, and many knives carry NSF certification, an independent US sanitation standard recognised by commercial kitchens worldwide.