Dexter Russell STS12-6 6 Inch High-Carbon Beef Skinning Knife with Black Handle

Dexter Russell  |  MFG #: STS12-6  |  Item #: 31010  |  UPC #: 92187261732
  • Optimized footprint for precise skinning tasks
  • High-carbon steel ensures edge retention
  • Stain-free steel resists corrosion and staining
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The Dexter Russell STS12-6 Sani-Safe® (26173) Beef Skinner is a precision-engineered 6-inch skinning knife designed for professional foodservice applications. Crafted from high-carbon stain-free steel, this blade offers exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. Its non-slip black polypropylene handle enhances safety and control during high-volume skinning tasks, making it an essential tool for butcher shops, meat processing facilities, and commercial kitchens focused on efficient meat preparation. The compact 6-inch blade length ensures precise cuts and ease of maneuverability, optimized for demanding meat processing workflows.

The Dexter Russell 26173 beef skinner provides a high-carbon steel, stain-free blade with non-slip polypropylene handle, ensuring durability and safety in meat processing. Its 6-inch blade is optimized for efficient skinning, easy maintenance, and seamless integration into professional kitchen workflows. Designed for heavy-duty use, it withstands rigorous cleaning routines while maintaining sharpness, ideal for commercial meat preparation. The ergonomic handle promotes safe handling during repetitive tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in high-volume environments.

Ideal for professional butchery, meat processing, and commercial kitchens requiring precise and durable skinning tools.

The Dexter Russell STS12-6 features a 6-inch high-carbon stain-free steel blade with a width of 11 inches and a depth of 3.62 inches, weighing approximately 0.38 lbs. Its stamped style provides a sturdy, full-tang construction optimized for intensive use in commercial meat processing. The handle material is black polypropylene, offering an ergonomic, slip-resistant grip that remains safe during wet or blood-soaked tasks. The blade’s height is 0.25 inches, with a composition designed for easy cleaning and longevity. This knife is suitable for meat skinners and other skinning applications, with a focus on durability, safety, and performance in high-volume foodservice operations. Maintenance involves routine hand washing and sharpening to preserve its cutting edge.

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Construction & Finish: Fully forged, corrosion-resistant high-carbon steel blade with polymer handle

Temperature Resistance: Suitable for standard kitchen cleaning temperatures

Food Safety: Made with safe, food-grade materials suitable for rigorous sanitation

Dimensions & Weight: As specified above, ideal for precise meat skinning workflows

A commercial skinning knife, such as the Dexter Russell STS12-6, is a specialized cutting tool designed for efficient and precise removal of skin from meat products in professional foodservice environments. Typically constructed with durable high-carbon steel and ergonomic handles, these knives are optimized for repetitive, high-volume skinning tasks. They are installed in butcher shops, meat processing plants, and large kitchens where operational efficiency and hygiene are paramount. The 6-inch blade length of the Dexter Russell STS12-6 makes it ideal for detailed skinning, offering a balance between maneuverability and cutting power suitable for mid-volume meat operations.

Designed for moderate workloads, the Dexter Russell STS12-6 skinning knife offers high durability and precision, ideal for meat processing facilities and butcher shops focused on efficient skin removal. Its robust construction and ergonomic handle ensure safe handling during extended use, making it suitable for professional meat preparation in mid-volume foodservice environments.

Dexter Russell STS12-6 distinguishes itself through a durable high-carbon stain-free steel blade combined with an ergonomic polypropylene handle, offering reliability and safety over standard skinning knives. Its compact 6-inch blade is optimized for precision, making it well-suited for professional meat processing. The stainless-steel blade’s corrosion resistance enhances longevity, while the non-slip handle reduces user fatigue in demanding tasks. This model’s robust construction improves sanitation, ease of maintenance, and overall workflow efficiency in commercial settings where durability and performance are critical.

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Product Description

The Dexter Russell STS12-6 Sani-Safe® (26173) Beef Skinner is a precision-engineered 6-inch skinning knife designed for professional foodservice applications. Crafted from high-carbon stain-free steel, this blade offers exceptional durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. Its non-slip black polypropylene handle enhances safety and control during high-volume skinning tasks, making it an essential tool for butcher shops, meat processing facilities, and commercial kitchens focused on efficient meat preparation. The compact 6-inch blade length ensures precise cuts and ease of maneuverability, optimized for demanding meat processing workflows.

Top Dexter Russell 26173 Features

The Dexter Russell 26173 beef skinner provides a high-carbon steel, stain-free blade with non-slip polypropylene handle, ensuring durability and safety in meat processing. Its 6-inch blade is optimized for efficient skinning, easy maintenance, and seamless integration into professional kitchen workflows. Designed for heavy-duty use, it withstands rigorous cleaning routines while maintaining sharpness, ideal for commercial meat preparation. The ergonomic handle promotes safe handling during repetitive tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in high-volume environments.

  • High-carbon steel blade offers superior edge retention and durability in meat processing
  • Stain-free construction resists corrosion and staining from blood and proteins
  • Non-slip polypropylene handle ensures safety and control during intensive skinning
  • Compact 6-inch blade length provides precision and maneuverability in tight spaces
  • Easy-to-clean design facilitates quick sanitation and maintenance in busy kitchens

Ideal for professional butchery, meat processing, and commercial kitchens requiring precise and durable skinning tools.

Dexter Russell STS12-6 Technical Specs

The Dexter Russell STS12-6 features a 6-inch high-carbon stain-free steel blade with a width of 11 inches and a depth of 3.62 inches, weighing approximately 0.38 lbs. Its stamped style provides a sturdy, full-tang construction optimized for intensive use in commercial meat processing. The handle material is black polypropylene, offering an ergonomic, slip-resistant grip that remains safe during wet or blood-soaked tasks. The blade’s height is 0.25 inches, with a composition designed for easy cleaning and longevity. This knife is suitable for meat skinners and other skinning applications, with a focus on durability, safety, and performance in high-volume foodservice operations. Maintenance involves routine hand washing and sharpening to preserve its cutting edge.

  • Blade Length: 6 inches for precise skinning tasks
  • Material: High-carbon stain-free steel for corrosion resistance
  • Handle Construction: Black polypropylene, non-slip and ergonomic
  • Weight: 0.38 lbs, lightweight for reduced fatigue
  • Dimensions: Width 11", Depth 3.62", Height 0.25"
  • Style: Stamped for durability and ease of manufacturing
  • Cleaning: Hand wash recommended, easy disassembly for sanitation

Electrical Requirements: Not applicable

Construction & Finish: Fully forged, corrosion-resistant high-carbon steel blade with polymer handle

Temperature Resistance: Suitable for standard kitchen cleaning temperatures

Food Safety: Made with safe, food-grade materials suitable for rigorous sanitation

Dimensions & Weight: As specified above, ideal for precise meat skinning workflows

  • Electrical Compatibility: Not applicable
  • Cleaning Routine: Rinse and hand wash after use, routine sharpening needed
  • Maintenance: Periodic honing to maintain edge
  • Usage Space: Fits comfortably in standard knife racks and knife blocks
  • Workflow Suitability: Suitable for skinning stations in high-volume meat processing
  • Operational Requirements: Hand wash and dry thoroughly after cleaning

What is a commercial skinning knife?

A commercial skinning knife, such as the Dexter Russell STS12-6, is a specialized cutting tool designed for efficient and precise removal of skin from meat products in professional foodservice environments. Typically constructed with durable high-carbon steel and ergonomic handles, these knives are optimized for repetitive, high-volume skinning tasks. They are installed in butcher shops, meat processing plants, and large kitchens where operational efficiency and hygiene are paramount. The 6-inch blade length of the Dexter Russell STS12-6 makes it ideal for detailed skinning, offering a balance between maneuverability and cutting power suitable for mid-volume meat operations.

Top Commercial Skinning Knives for Meat Processing

Designed for moderate workloads, the Dexter Russell STS12-6 skinning knife offers high durability and precision, ideal for meat processing facilities and butcher shops focused on efficient skin removal. Its robust construction and ergonomic handle ensure safe handling during extended use, making it suitable for professional meat preparation in mid-volume foodservice environments.

  • Operation Type — ideal for meat processing in professional kitchens
  • Workload Qualifier — suitable for moderate throughput tasks
  • Kitchen Setting — functioning effectively in butcher shops and commercial kitchens
  • Use Case — precise skinning and meat preparation workflows

Why Choose Dexter Russell STS12-6?

Dexter Russell STS12-6 distinguishes itself through a durable high-carbon stain-free steel blade combined with an ergonomic polypropylene handle, offering reliability and safety over standard skinning knives. Its compact 6-inch blade is optimized for precision, making it well-suited for professional meat processing. The stainless-steel blade’s corrosion resistance enhances longevity, while the non-slip handle reduces user fatigue in demanding tasks. This model’s robust construction improves sanitation, ease of maintenance, and overall workflow efficiency in commercial settings where durability and performance are critical.

  • Self-contained design with corrosion-resistant high-carbon steel blade
  • Compact footprint optimized for detailed skinning operations
  • Ergonomic, slip-resistant handle ensures safe and controlled use
  • Durable construction reduces replacement frequency and downtime
  • Easy maintenance supports high sanitation standards in commercial kitchens

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Dexter Russell STS12-6 6 Inch High-Carbon Beef Skinning Knife with Black Handle

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