Vanguard utility knife, German steel 1.4116, ErgoGrip handle, 13 cm (C83)
For all the small things: fruit, cheese, salami, with a 13 cm blade that’s easy to handle.
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Description and specs
For all the small things: fruit, cheese, salami, with a 13 cm blade that’s easy to handle.
Specifications
- Weight: 87 g
- Blade material: German steel 1.4116
- Handle material: ErgoGrip (POM)
- Hardness: 58–60 HRC
- Total length: 24.8 cm
- Blade length: 13 cm
- Blade width: 2.5 cm
- Blade thickness: 2 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
Salami, thinly sliced
The 13 cm blade is narrow and comes sharp, so you can slice salami as thin as you like without squashing it.
Sharpen it yourself, at home
The blade is short, so a quick run through the EasySharp and it cuts cleanly again.
Light in the hand
It weighs only 87 g, so your hand doesn’t tire even when there’s a lot to cut.
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 | €36,99View knife | €32,99View knife | €26,99View knife | €23,99View knife | €21,99 | €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
What’s the bolster for?
It keeps your fingers away from the edge and gives you a secure rest for fine work.
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.
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.