Vanguard chef’s knife, German steel 1.4116, ErgoGrip handle, 20 cm (C79)
The knife you learn to cook with: your hand sits securely on the handle, and the bolster stops your fingers sliding onto the blade.
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Description and specs
The knife you learn to cook with: your hand sits securely on the handle, and the bolster stops your fingers sliding onto the blade.
Specifications
- Weight: 213 g
- Blade material: German steel 1.4116
- Handle material: ErgoGrip (POM)
- Hardness: 58–60 HRC
- Total length: 34.3 cm
- Blade length: 20.4 cm
- Blade width: 4.9 cm
- Blade thickness: 2.5 mm
German steel at a fair price
Vanguard has more models than any other DACOBI collection, and it’s the most affordable of our premium ranges.
The Vanguard box
The knife sits in black foam cut to its shape.
Chef’s knife
German steel from the tip right through the handle.
All 7
A knife for every job in the kitchen.
What makes Vanguard different
Cuts along its whole length
On a lot of knives, the bolster comes all the way down to the edge. We designed ours differently: it gives you the comfort and protection of a classic bolster without getting in the way when you cut or sharpen.
Sharpen it yourself, along the whole edge
The bolster doesn’t come down to the edge, so the sharpener reaches right up to the handle and the edge stays straight even after many sharpenings.
Light in the hand
It weighs 213 g and has less steel at the heel, so your hand doesn’t tire when there’s a lot to chop.
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.
Comes sharp
German stainless steel 1.4116, hardened to 58–60 HRC. When it starts to dull, a few strokes on a honing steel and it cuts like new again.
The handle doesn’t swell in water
It’s POM, a dense, non-porous material: it doesn’t soak up water and it doesn’t crack. The steel runs through the whole handle and is held by 3 rivets.
The gift that doesn’t end up in a drawer
It comes in the Vanguard box with foam inside. If you like, we can engrave a name on the blade for €9.99.
What if it’s not for you?
A 10-year warranty, and 30 days to change your mind.
Which one is right for you?
Kiritsuke
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Chef’s knife
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Santoku
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Bread knife
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Fillet knife
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Utility knife
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Steak knife
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| Best for | Long slices of meat and fish in one stroke | Everything you cut day to day | Chopping vegetables and slicing thinly | Slicing bread and brioche without squashing them | Taking meat off the bone and filleting fish | Slicing cold cuts and cheese, cutting fruit and vegetables | Cutting steak at the table |
| Blade | 24,0 cm | 20,4 cm | 18,0 cm | 23,6 cm | 20,0 cm | 13,0 cm | 11,9 cm |
| Total length | 37,9 cm | 34,3 cm | 31,9 cm | 37,5 cm | 31,8 cm | 24,8 cm | 23,7 cm |
| Blade width | 4,9 cm | 4,9 cm | 4,9 cm | 3,5 cm | 2,5 cm | 2,5 cm | 2,5 cm |
| Weight | 236 g | 213 g | 212 g | 220 g | 88 g | 87 g | 84 g |
| Price | €38,99View knife | €36,99 | €32,99View knife | €26,99View knife | €23,99View knife | €21,99View knife | €17,99View knife |
Get the whole series
Four knives in the same Damascus steel, all with the same maple handle set with a turquoise stone, one for each job in the kitchen.
Bought separately €199,93
With the current offer €159,95
Pick 3 knives, pay for 2. Apply the discount in your cart.
Questions before you order
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.
What kind of steel is 1.4116?
It’s a German stainless steel with chromium, molybdenum and vanadium. On Vanguard it’s hardened to 58–60 HRC: hard enough to hold an edge and tough enough not to chip easily.
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. Because the bolster stops above the edge, the sharpener reaches along its whole length.
What is the ErgoGrip handle made of?
POM, a dense technical material often used for professional knife handles. It doesn’t swell in water and it doesn’t crack. The steel runs through the whole handle (full tang) and is held by 3 rivets.
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.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Wash it by hand straight after use and dry it. Don’t use it to break bones.
Can I have it engraved as a gift?
Yes. It comes in the Vanguard gift box. Engraving costs €9.99 and adds 1–2 days to delivery. Engraved knives can’t be returned.