Vanguard knives: 7 professional knives in German 1.4116 steel, with ErgoGrip handles. It’s the DACOBI series to start with: you pay less and still get a professional knife.

The seven Vanguard knives on a walnut board, from the Kiritsuke to the steak knife

A chef slicing a cucumber with the Vanguard knife

Close-up of the Vanguard half bolster, next to the black handle

The Vanguard knife slicing mushrooms on a walnut board

The Vanguard bread knife at work, close up

The Vanguard fillet knife next to a filleted trout, with the backbone beside it

The Vanguard utility knife thinly slicing a dry salami

The Vanguard chef’s knife on the Vanguard gift box

Your hand sits securely on the handle, and the bolster stops your fingers sliding onto the blade.
Your hand doesn’t tire when there’s a lot to chop. The chef’s knife weighs 213 g and has less steel at the heel.
On the chef’s knife, the Santoku and the Kiritsuke, the bolster thins out towards the edge, so the knife is lighter and more comfortable to hold. When you sharpen, the bolster stays out of the way.
For the price, you get a full tang, 58–60 HRC and the same 10-year warranty as every DACOBI knife.

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Half bolster or full bolster: which is better to start with?

The half bolster. The knife is lighter, you can sharpen it yourself along the whole edge, and you can cut with the part next to the handle too. A full bolster has its uses: it keeps your fingers away from the edge and adds weight. But over time the edge gets a dip next to the handle, where the sharpener can’t reach. In the Vanguard series, the chef’s knife, Santoku and Kiritsuke have a half bolster.

Why does it cost less than other DACOBI collections?

Because the blade is made of a single steel, not layers of Damascus or San Mai. The 10-year warranty and the 30 days to return it are the same as on every DACOBI knife.

How do I keep it sharp?

It comes sharp. When you feel it’s losing its bite, a few strokes on a honing steel and it cuts like new again. Every few months, run it through the EasySharp. The bread knife and the steak knife are serrated, so take those to a sharpening service.

Which one should I start with?

Start with the chef’s knife or the Santoku: either one does almost everything. Then add the bread knife, and the utility knife for fruit and small vegetables. The Kiritsuke is for anyone who wants a longer blade, the fillet knife is for fish, and the steak knife is for the table.

When will it arrive and how do I pay?

Order by 12:30 (Central European time) on a working day and it ships the same day. Delivery time depends on your country, and you’ll see it at checkout. You can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and delivery is free from €80.

Pick 3 knives, pay for just 2

Seven knives, one for each job

Chef’s knife You’ll use it for almost everything you cook. €36,99 View knife: Chef’s knife
Santoku For finely chopped vegetables and thin slices. €32,99 View knife: Santoku
Bread knife For bread and brioche, without squashing them. €26,99 View knife: Bread knife
Utility knife For cold cuts, cheese, vegetables and fruit. €21,99 View knife: Utility knife
Kiritsuke For long slices of meat and fish in one stroke. €38,99 View knife: Kiritsuke
Fillet knife For filleting fish and taking meat off the bone. €23,99 View knife: Fillet knife
Steak knife For cutting your steak at the table. €17,99 View knife: Steak knife

Bought separately €199,93

With the current offer €159,95

You’ll see the discount in your cart.

Who we are

We design every DACOBI knife ourselves and test it in the kitchen before it reaches you. Since 2021, customers have left us more than 4,000 reviews.

The Vanguard knife chopping parsley, with the heel of the blade on the board

What it’s made of

The Vanguard Santoku held like a chef holds it, thumb on the half bolster — **Hold it like a chef**The bolster is rounded, so your thumb and index finger rest comfortably on it. That way you hold the blade securely and cut more precisely.

The Vanguard knife on a hardness tester showing 58.3 HRC — **German 1.4116 steel**Hard enough to hold an edge and tough enough not to chip easily.

The Vanguard Santoku on the Vanguard gift box — **The Vanguard box**It has foam inside to hold the knife. When you order, you can add an engraved name on the blade.

Which one is for you

Knife	Best for	Blade	Price
Chef’s knife	Everything you cut day to day	20.4 cm	€36,99
Santoku	Chopping vegetables and slicing thinly	18 cm	€32,99
Bread knife	Slicing bread and brioche without squashing them	23.6 cm	€26,99
Utility knife	Slicing cold cuts and cheese, cutting fruit and vegetables	13 cm	€21,99
Kiritsuke	Long slices of meat and fish in one stroke	24 cm	€38,99
Fillet knife	Taking meat off the bone and filleting fish	20 cm	€23,99
Steak knife	Cutting steak at the table	11.9 cm	€17,99

How to look after it

Wash it by hand straight after use and dry it.
Don’t use it to cut through bone.
When it stops cutting like new, give it a few strokes on a honing steel.

How to order

Pick your knife.
Order by 12:30 (Central European time) on a working day and it ships the same day.
Checkout shows how long delivery takes to your country. Pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
You have 30 days to change your mind.