Kitchen Devils Large Cook's Knife

The Kitchen Devils Large Cook's Knife is a traditional high-bladed chef's knife built for chopping and dicing meat, herbs, fruit and vegetables. It's from the Kitchen Devils Control range, with a taper-ground Japanese steel blade and an ergonomic finger-stop handle, and comes with a 15 year guarantee.

Key features

• Traditional high-blade cook's knife shape that suits a rocking chopping motion
• Taper-ground blade made from Japanese steel for an ultra-sharp, long-lasting edge
• Ergonomic handle with a large finger stop, helping to keep your hand securely positioned behind the blade
• Soft-grip sections that help prevent your hand slipping during use
• Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning
• 15 year Kitchen Devils guarantee

What this knife is best for

This is the main chopping knife of the Control range: a full-size blade for jobs that need reach and control. Use it for:

• Chopping and dicing onions, herbs and vegetables
• Trimming and jointing raw meat and poultry
• Slicing larger fruit such as melon or squash
• General everyday prep where you want one main knife on the board

For smaller boards or lighter jobs, the Kitchen Devils Small Cook's Knife is easier to control. If you prefer a flatter, Santoku-style profile for straight-down chopping, see the Kitchen Devils Control Small Asian Cook's Knife.

How to use and care for it

1. Use a rocking motion, keeping the tip on the board, for chopping herbs and vegetables.
2. Curl the fingers of your guiding hand under (a claw grip) to keep them clear of the blade.
3. Cut on a wooden or plastic board to protect the taper-ground edge.
4. Dishwasher safe, though hand washing and drying promptly after use helps keep the edge in top condition.
5. Store in a knife block or on a magnetic rail, and hone the edge periodically with a sharpening steel or the Kitchen Devils Rollsharp sharpener.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Large Cook's Knife and the Small Cook's Knife?

Both share the same Control range handle, taper-ground Japanese steel blade and 15 year guarantee. The Small Cook's Knife has a shorter blade suited to fruit, vegetables and lighter board work, while this Large Cook's Knife has a bigger, higher blade for chopping and dicing meat as well as produce.

What does taper-ground mean?

A taper-ground blade is thinner towards the cutting edge and thicker along the spine, which is ground gradually rather than in a single bevel. It gives a sharper, more precise edge and makes the knife easier to push through food cleanly.

Can the Large Cook's Knife be sharpened?

Yes. It has a straight taper-ground edge, so it can be honed with a sharpening steel between uses and sharpened with a suitable knife sharpener, such as the Kitchen Devils Rollsharp sharpener, when it starts to lose its edge.

Is this knife suitable for cutting raw meat?

Yes, its high, traditional cook's knife blade is designed for exactly that, alongside herbs, fruit and vegetables. As with any knife used on raw meat, wash it thoroughly, ideally separately from other utensils, before using it on other foods.

How does the Control range differ from the Lifestyle range?

Control range knives, including this one, have an ergonomic handle with a finger stop and soft-grip sections, a taper-ground Japanese steel blade, and a 15 year guarantee. Lifestyle range knives have a slimmer moulded handle and a 10 year guarantee. Both are built for everyday use; the choice comes down to handle feel, blade style and budget.

Technical specification

More Kitchen Devils knives

• Kitchen Devils Small Cook's Knife
• Kitchen Devils Control Small Asian Cook's Knife
• Kitchen Devils Control Starter Set
• Kitchen Devils Rollsharp Sharpener
• Kitchen Devils Control Knife Block Set