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A Demi Chef’s Knife—Small but Mighty

Think of it as a shrunken-down chef’s knife—just as effective at halving a rigid butternut squash as it is at mincing basil.

Designed for precision, agility, and control, this lightweight, all-purpose knife handles everything from trimming meats to slicing fruits and sandwiches with ease.

• The Perfect In-Between Knife – More versatile than a paring knife, yet more maneuverable than a chef’s knife.
• Sharp & Precise Pointed Tip – A 35-degree angle tip provides effortless piercing and detail work.
• Effortless Slicing & Trimming – The thin 2mm blade glides through ingredients with clean, precise cuts.
• Balanced & Lightweight – At just 3.5 oz, it’s designed for comfortable, controlled handling.
• Double-Bevel Edge for Any User – A finely honed double bevel ensures smooth, ambidextrous cutting.

Your new favorite knife—it’s everything a chef’s knife can do, just faster, lighter, and more precise.

Materials

Italian Olive Wood
Italian Olive Wood is an ideal choice for knife handles, providing exceptional durability and moisture resistance due to its dense structure and natural oils. The intricate grain and rich golden hues give each handle a unique look, and its solid feel ensures a well-balanced grip. Over time, the wood develops even more character, making it both a practical and luxurious addition.

AUS-10V Steel
Crafted from AUS-10V steel by Aichi Steel in Tokai, Japan, this blade features 1.05% carbon content for exceptional strength and durability. Its superior edge retention ensures a razor-sharp blade that lasts, making it ideal for precision work.

Design

Slim, Versatile Blade
A downsized chef’s knife that’s nimble enough for detail work but sturdy enough to slice through mid-sized ingredients with ease. The 35-degree pointed tip makes quick work of piercing, trimming, and slicing, while the thin 2mm blade ensures smooth, clean cuts.

15° Dual Bevel
Hand sharpened to a precise 15° on each side, resulting in a razor-sharp edge that offers versatility for both right- and left-handed users.

Full Tang
The full tang construction extends through the handle, offering balanced weight and durability. This means control and precision, whether you're trimming meats or slicing delicate ingredients.

Ergonomic Hexagonal Handle
Our modern take on the traditional octagonal handle, ours is hexagonal to be more ergonomic with edges for slip free handling.

Dimensions

Total Length: 9.29 inches
Blade Length: 5.12 inches
Handle Length: 4.33 inches
Wide point of blade: 1 inch
Blade thickness: 2 mm

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Questions About The Utility Knife

How long until I receive my order?

The Utility Knife arrives approximately from the day of order.

Our products take longer to arrive than most others on the internet. But there's a good reason why. Most of our pieces are made to order and ship directly from the source. We don’t keep warehouses or carry excess inventory. This is how we cut costs and pass thousands in savings back to you. But it also means you have to wait a bit longer.

What is your return policy

The Utility Knife can be returned after receiving the order only if the product is damaged or unusable.

Our products are made to order. So we cannot offer returns for changes in preference. But we always do what we can to make it right.

To be returned, products need to be completely unused and still in their original packaging.

How can I track my order?

The Utility Knife ships within of order placement.

Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with tracking details, allowing you to monitor its progress. Simply use the provided tracking information on our delivery partner’s website to stay updated on your shipment.

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Visit our main FAQs here or contact us at care@theessential.com

Judge us by our looks

Our packaging is safe, simple, and proudly no frills. We don't think it makes sense to pay for things you throw away immediately.

That's why the Utility Knife ships in the same protective packaging the manufacturer uses, covered in functional stickers and foreign stamps showing the journey it's been on.

We don't hide it and wear it as a badge of honor for the places our products have been and the people who made them.