The Dexter 15120 Traditional™ (S194¼R-PCP) Cook's Style Paring Knife is a precision-cutlery tool designed for professional kitchens requiring meticulous food preparation. Crafted with high-carbon stainless steel, this 3-1/4" stain-free paring knife delivers exceptional sharpness and edge retention, ideal for peeling, trimming, and detailed garnishing tasks. Its American-made construction ensures durability and consistent performance in commercial foodservice environments, particularly in culinary establishments emphasizing quality and precision.
Top Dexter 15120 MFG Number Features
The Dexter 15120 paring knife combines a high-carbon stainless steel blade with a robust rosewood handle for ergonomic grip and durability. Its spear point blade supports precise cuts, while the stain-free steel enhances longevity and ease of maintenance. Ideal for intricate prep work in professional kitchens, this knife integrates seamlessly into high-volume foodservice workflows with its balanced weight and superior edge retention.
- Precision edge for fine culinary detail
- High-carbon steel for durability and rust resistance
- Rosewood handle for comfortable, secure grip
- Designed for detailed paring and trimming in busy kitchens
- Stain-free construction simplifies cleaning and sanitation
Suitable for precise prep in commercial kitchens requiring high-quality paring tools
15120 Technical Specs
The Dexter 15120 paring knife features a 3-1/4" high-carbon stainless steel spear point blade, optimized for precise cutting tasks. Its handle, crafted from durable rosewood, provides a comfortable grip suitable for extended use. Manufactured entirely in the USA, this knife weighs 0.08 lbs and measures 9.87" in length, with a blade height of 0.18". Designed for moderate-volume food processing, it offers consistent performance for peeling, trimming, and garnishing in professional kitchens. The stain-free steel ensures ease of cleaning, supporting sanitation standards in foodservice operations.
- Electrical Requirements: Not applicable
- Construction & Finish: High-carbon stainless steel blade with rosewood handle
- Dimensions: 9.87" overall length, 3-1/4" blade
- Weight: 0.08 lbs for knife with handle
- Food Safety & Maintenance: Stain-free steel allows easy sanitation and minimal corrosion
- Usage Compatibility: Suitable for manual detailed prepping, peeling, and trimming
- Temperature Resistance: Designed for typical kitchen temperature ranges
Additional considerations include proper storage to prevent handle damage, routine blade honing, and cleaning with standard cutlery detergents to maintain cutting performance. Its ergonomic design supports prolonged use in professional culinary environments, facilitating precision in intricate food preparation tasks.
- Blade length: 3-1/4"
- Handle material: Rosewood
- Blade material: High-carbon stainless steel
- Overall length: 9.87"
- Weight: 0.08 lbs
What is a commercial paring knife?
A commercial paring knife is a compact, precision-edged kitchen tool designed for intricate cutting tasks such as peeling, trimming, and detailed garnishing within professional culinary settings. Typically measuring between 3 to 4 inches in blade length, these knives are constructed from durable materials such as high-carbon stainless steel to withstand frequent use and maintain sharpness. The Dexter 15120 Traditional™ (S194¼R-PCP) Cook's Style Paring Knife, with its high-carbon steel blade and ergonomic rosewood handle, is optimized for precise manual prep work in high-volume kitchens, including restaurants, catering services, and culinary establishments requiring meticulous presentation and accuracy in small-scale food processing.
Top commercial paring knives for precise prep in foodservice
Designed for detailed manual food preparation, the Dexter 15120 paring knife offers high-quality craftsmanship for professional kitchens, supporting fine peeling, trimming, and garnishing. Its durable high-carbon steel blade and ergonomic handle make it an ideal choice for restaurant kitchens with moderate throughput, ensuring precision and longevity in food prep workflows.
- – Suitable for moderate throughput prep kitchens
- – Compact size ideal for intricate culinary tasks
- – Premium high-carbon stainless steel construction
- – Designed for manual detailed food processing
- – Perfect for restaurant-quality trimming and peeling
Why Choose Dexter 15120
Why Choose Dexter 15120 Traditional™ Paring Knife? This model stands out due to its American-made craftsmanship, stain-free high-carbon steel blade, and ergonomic rosewood handle that enhances comfort and control. It combines durability with precise cutting capability, supporting efficient food prep in busy kitchens, and surpasses many competitor models with its reliable performance and ease of maintenance.
- Self-contained design for consistent performance
- Superior edge retention for precise cuts
- Stain-free steel simplifies sanitation
- Ergonomic rosewood handle promotes comfort
- Ideal for detailed prep in restaurant kitchens