The utility knife is a knife that sits between a paring/petty and a slicing knife with a general length of around 150mm to 210mm. It is thicker in the blade and used for peeling and dicing shallots, peeling oranges and segmenting and most medium sized fruits and vegetables. Its the happy medium knife for a large collection and something to consider once you have your core knife collection established.

Glestain knives are crafted from high-carbon stainless steel, specifically Acuto steel (440A), which undergoes a sub-zero manufacturing process to achieve a Rockwell hardness of 58-59. This treatment ensures a durable and sharp edge.

One of Glestain’s most notable features is the rectangular-shaped dimples ground into one side of the blade. These dimples reduce surface tension, preventing starchy foods like potatoes and cheese from sticking to the blade, thereby enhancing cutting efficiency.

Weight: 90g

Handle Material: Black pakka wood

Handle Length: 110mm (4.3")

Blade Length: 146mm (5.5")

Blade Depth: 26mm

Thickness at spine: 1.5mm

Thickness at tip: 0.3mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50 (hollow ground)

Blade Material: Acuto 440 stainless steal

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 58 - 60