--- product_id: 257617751 title: "Traditional S5198 8\" x 3-1/4\" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle" brand: "dexter-russell" price: "€ 311.64" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Dexter Russell" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/257617751-traditional-s5198-8-x-3-1-4-chinese-chefs-knife store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # ergonomic wooden handle 8-inch precision blade hand-honed sharp edge Traditional S5198 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle **Brand:** dexter-russell **Price:** € 311.64 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice like a pro with timeless precision and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Traditional S5198 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle by dexter-russell - **How much does it cost?** € 311.64 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/257617751-traditional-s5198-8-x-3-1-4-chinese-chefs-knife) ## Best For - dexter-russell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dexter-russell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hand-Honed Edge:** Expertly sharpened for long-lasting, razor-sharp performance. - • **Crafted in the USA:** Trusted quality and craftsmanship you can rely on. - • **Precision 8" Blade:** Perfectly sized for effortless slicing and dicing. - • **Ergonomic Wooden Handle:** Comfort meets classic style with a warm, secure grip. - • **High-Carbon Steel Power:** Superior blade strength that’s easy to sharpen and maintain. ## Overview The Dexter Traditional S5198 is an 8-inch Chinese chef’s knife featuring a high-carbon steel blade with a hand-honed edge for exceptional sharpness and durability. Its ergonomic wooden handle, secured with brass rivets, offers comfort and classic appeal. Made in the USA, this knife balances traditional craftsmanship with modern performance, ideal for professionals and culinary enthusiasts seeking precision and style. ## 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. Review: Cool product - Received as described.. Review: Great quality, better than knives with wider or thicker blades - I purchased this to replace the 70-year-old Hong Kong-made Dexter chef's knife I inherited 15 years ago. It is not stainless steel, but it holds a very sharp edge. It required special care to prevent rusting, having to dry in immediately after washing. Thinking that more is better, I ordered and tested a knife with 4-inch wide with 3/32" thick blade. I didn't like it because it was too heavy and the extra blade thickness slowed slicing juicy or sugary vegetables, like tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, etc. This knife, out of the box felt better than the 4-inch wide bladed knife, but not as good as the knife I was replacing. Its 1/16" thick blade is very sharp, and its high carbon content should make it easy to sharpen when that time eventually arrives. For me, out of the box. it rates 4 stars. After my modifications, I give it 5. My modifications involved two things. First, because the proper and most comfortable and eficient way to hold and use Chinese chef's knives is by holding them with thumb and index finger at the back of the blade, letting the handle rest in the center of your palm, the back of the top edge was rubbing my index finger, threatening to form calluses. I rectified this by filing the sharp top edges for the first 1.5 inches (almost 4 cm) next to the handle, rounding the edges. This made it comfortable to hold for long sessions of cutting and chopping vegetables and meat. The rounded edges don't rub against my finger. Next, to reduce weight, I used a small rotary tool with 1.5 inch grinding wheel to cut off a half inch from the end of the blade. This took 3 minutes, followed by another 5 minutes of smoothing with file and sandpaper. This reduced the weight to nearly my original, old knife. At this point the knife felt good enough to rate 5 stars. ## Features - Manufacturer: Traditional - Superior blade shape for easier slicing - Unique edge geometry for long lasting, easily restored performance - Hand honed to the ultimate edge - Formed handle for comfort and functionality ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004NG9B52 | | Best Sellers Rank | #216,057 in Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Kitchen ) #578 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Silver | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | Blade edge | Plain | | Blade material | High Carbon Steel | | Brand | Dexter-Russell | | Brand Name | Dexter-Russell | | Color | Brown | | Colour | Brown | | Construction Type | Forged with Wood handle | | Construction type | Forged with Wood handle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 631 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00092187080401 | | Handle Material | Wood | | Handle material | Wood | | Is the item dishwasher safe? | No | | Item Length | 8 Inches | | Item Weight | 340 g | | Manufacturer | Traditional | | Manufacturer Part Number | S5198 | | Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Model Number | S5198-1 | | Size | 8 inches | | UPC | 092187080401 192187080408 | ## Product Details - **Blade edge:** Plain - **Blade material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Traditional - **Colour:** Brown - **Handle material:** Wood ## Images ![Traditional S5198 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X3g-hEe2L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why is it a Chinese Chef's cleaver and yet the label on the knife said not to use as a cleaver. I had many cleavers, they should chop bones.** A: Chinese chefs knifes have thin blades, and are use to cut vegetables and slice meat. These knifes are not made to chop bones **Q: left handed bevel?** A: This knife has a symmetrical edge, 50/50 bevel, suitable for left or right hand use. **Q: Why is this not made in china? the one time i need the product to be made in china, it says its made in the us** A: The vast majority of Dexter knives and tools—including more than 1,000 unique styles—are made by about 250 craftspeople in Massachusetts since 1818. **Q: This Dexter S5198 looks different froms the one I see on their website. Is it the same one I could purchase from them directly?** A: there are several different s5198's there is a letter suffix that modifies it to determine what the handle composition is. There are also other models, such as the conneseuer line and several others that have different model numbers (such as the 5197 which is almost like a Japanese usaba).Dexter does not make these themselves, but markets and warrants them. There have been minor variations over the decades they have sold this as they move from mfgr to mfgr and as they themselves have modified their product slightly But 5198 is their most popular and most famous. Owned by many of the best chefs in the world including Julia and Jacquesremember, this is carbon steel and must be properly cared for ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool product *by A***. on 18 December 2022* Received as described.. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality, better than knives with wider or thicker blades *by H***R on 12 June 2025* I purchased this to replace the 70-year-old Hong Kong-made Dexter chef's knife I inherited 15 years ago. It is not stainless steel, but it holds a very sharp edge. It required special care to prevent rusting, having to dry in immediately after washing. Thinking that more is better, I ordered and tested a knife with 4-inch wide with 3/32" thick blade. I didn't like it because it was too heavy and the extra blade thickness slowed slicing juicy or sugary vegetables, like tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, etc. This knife, out of the box felt better than the 4-inch wide bladed knife, but not as good as the knife I was replacing. Its 1/16" thick blade is very sharp, and its high carbon content should make it easy to sharpen when that time eventually arrives. For me, out of the box. it rates 4 stars. After my modifications, I give it 5. My modifications involved two things. First, because the proper and most comfortable and eficient way to hold and use Chinese chef's knives is by holding them with thumb and index finger at the back of the blade, letting the handle rest in the center of your palm, the back of the top edge was rubbing my index finger, threatening to form calluses. I rectified this by filing the sharp top edges for the first 1.5 inches (almost 4 cm) next to the handle, rounding the edges. This made it comfortable to hold for long sessions of cutting and chopping vegetables and meat. The rounded edges don't rub against my finger. Next, to reduce weight, I used a small rotary tool with 1.5 inch grinding wheel to cut off a half inch from the end of the blade. This took 3 minutes, followed by another 5 minutes of smoothing with file and sandpaper. This reduced the weight to nearly my original, old knife. At this point the knife felt good enough to rate 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good Chinese Claver to have in the kitchen. *by A***R on 26 September 2022* Shape and feels good in the hand. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dexter S5198 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle - EVERPRIDE Butcher Chef Knife Edge Guard - Wide Knives Blade Edge Protectors - Meat Cleaver Knife Sheath - BPA-Free Chef Knife Cover Fits Blades Up To 8” x 4” – Knives Not Included - PU Leather Meat Cleaver Sheath, Waterproof Wide Knife Protectors, Durable Butcher Chef Knife Edge Guards, Heavy Duty Cleaver Covers (Dark Brown -PU Leather) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/257617751-traditional-s5198-8-x-3-1-4-chinese-chefs-knife](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/257617751-traditional-s5198-8-x-3-1-4-chinese-chefs-knife) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-01*