--- product_id: 4187766 title: "Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8\" High Carbon Steel Blade" brand: "dexter" price: "¥18652" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Dexter" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4187766-dexter-russell-s5198-chinese-chef-s-knife-8-high-carbon store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # fast, efficient chopping 8" high carbon steel blade ergonomic hardwood handle Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade **Brand:** dexter **Price:** ¥18652 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Slice like a pro, prep like a boss — don’t get left behind in the kitchen game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade by dexter - **How much does it cost?** ¥18652 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4187766-dexter-russell-s5198-chinese-chef-s-knife-8-high-carbon) ## Best For - dexter enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted dexter brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable Cutting Edge:** High carbon stain-free steel delivers clean, consistent slicing every time. - • **Effortless Efficiency:** Wide Chinese-style blade gathers and transfers ingredients with fewer motions. - • **Precision Prep Control:** Broad 3-1/4" blade height ensures knuckle clearance and smooth, confident cuts. - • **Professional Craftsmanship:** Forged in the USA for reliable, repeatable performance in demanding kitchens. - • **Versatile Kitchen Powerhouse:** Perfect for vegetables, boneless meats, dicing, mincing, and more. ## Overview The Dexter Russell S5198 Chinese Chef’s Knife features an 8" high carbon stain-free steel blade with a broad 3-1/4" height for knuckle clearance and efficient chopping. Its traditional Chinese-style wide blade design allows for easy gathering and transferring of ingredients, while the hardwood handle offers a comfortable, professional grip. Made in the USA, this knife is built for durability and precision, ideal for chefs and serious home cooks seeking fast, controlled, and versatile food prep. ## Description Bring speed, control, and versatility to everyday food preparation with the Dexter Russell S5198 Traditional Chinese Chef’s Knife. Designed with an 8" x 3-1/4" high carbon stain-free steel blade, this professional kitchen tool provides the broad cutting surface and dependable edge needed for efficient chopping, slicing, and ingredient preparation. The traditional Chinese-style blade gives cooks plenty of working area for handling vegetables, herbs, boneless meats, and other common ingredients while also making it convenient to gather and transfer freshly cut food from the cutting board. Whether you are looking for the broad profile associated with a butcher’s knife, the efficient handling of a cleaver knife, or the versatility expected from a meat cleaver, the S5198 is designed to help make repetitive prep work faster and more controlled. Its generous blade height also provides useful knuckle clearance, allowing cooks to maintain a comfortable cutting motion during demanding kitchen tasks. A traditional hardwood handle complements the blade with a familiar grip and classic professional appearance. Made in the USA for demanding foodservice environments, the Dexter Russell S5198 is well suited for restaurant kitchens, commercial prep stations, culinary professionals, and serious home cooks who value reliable performance. Its combination of a wide blade, high carbon stain-free steel, and traditional handle makes it a practical choice for cooks who regularly move between chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, slicing boneless proteins, and transferring prepared foods. The broad blade can also help scoop ingredients from the board after cutting, reducing unnecessary motions during busy prep sessions. From high-volume restaurant work to detailed meal preparation at home, this Chinese chef’s knife gives cooks a versatile cutting tool designed to support accurate cuts, efficient workflow, and consistent results. Review: Dexter are under-appreciated, great knives - This knife was a splurge for me. I picked it up because of "Daddy Lau" on YouTube. It's a whole new style relative to that which I'm accustomed, but it's a pretty great knife. Don't be fooled by its appearance - it's not a chopping cleaver. This is a slicing knife, but with cleaver-like proportions. It's certainly stout enough for breaking chicken joints, etc, but I wouldn't try to chop through a large beef bone with it... It's a Dexter knife. Dexter is huge, perhaps one of the largest US knife makers. They seem relatively unknown to home chefs, but very well known in the cooking industry (in part because they are much less expensive than fancy brands). That said, they do not trail in quality. This knife will take an edge and hold an edge. It's very much like German steel - softer and tougher than Japanese knives, but falling just short of Japanese knives in terms of potential sharpness. Don't get me wrong, you can get this razor sharp, just not quite as sharp. But you weren't shopping for a shaver, were you? The blade is first rate. The handle leaves a bit to be desired. It's not bad, but it doesn't exactly scream "superlative quality" either. In any case, I think it's acceptable, and my knives are for use, not for show, so I'm not going to lower my rating even if the handle seems a little "mass produced". My only gripe about this knife, and I'm certainly not going to knock it for it, is that its odd (by western standards) geometry makes it hard to find a place to put it. It's too tall for my knife drawer. I'd probably use it more if I had one of those magnetic strips over my range. In any case, this is a great knife, for a very reasonable price. It has no brand cache, but for those who just want to prep dinner that doesn't matter. Review: Do NOt put in the dishwasher! Best, versatile knife-a must for any serious cook: This will be your favorite knife! - Although it is billed as a cleaver, I would not use it that way. It is a beautifully weighted versatile knife with a comfortable handle. This is a wonderful implement for rapidly chopping, pressing garlic quickly, etc. It is very easy to care for. We keep the handle out of the water & wash it with warm, soapy water. It is then left either to air dry or wipe dry with a soft cloth. We've used this knife for 35 years & it has held up well. The handle NEVER became loose. The original one was bought in Chinatown in NYC for about $5.00 (1981). I've seen this same knife in stores for $58, so this price here is quite good. We thought we had left the knife somewhere, & decided to check with desertcart if they had it. Great news, it was there! After 28 years, we didn't expect it to be $5. Got it to Alaska for additional S&H-about $51 all together. Still less than the price in the store, no gas, no poking around looking for it. Well, the original knife turned up after all, so now we have two & are happy for that-it is that good a knife! Actually-gave the new knife away as a present. It is a beloved, useful accompaniment-now, A NECESSITY in that household, too. The knife was shipped all the way to Alaska in great condition. It was well packaged. NO problems. You'll certainly be glad to own this knife. Yes, if you have access quickly to a Chinese grocery, you may find it. But absent that, this is a great alternative! This is just simply a great versatile knife-good for bluntly chopping meats (thru bones, too), finely chopping herbs, etc. NO complaints. Would buy again. (If the one from the 80's ever falls apart). ## Features - PRECISE PREP CONTROL: The broad 3-1/4" blade height gives you confident knuckle clearance and smooth handling for fast vegetable prep, making this butcher’s knife ideal for controlled kitchen cuts. - EFFICIENT CHOPPING: A wide Chinese-style profile helps gather, transfer, and portion prepared ingredients with fewer motions, giving this cleaver knife versatility for busy professional kitchens. - DEPENDABLE CUTTING EDGE: High carbon stain-free steel supports clean, consistent slicing through everyday ingredients, helping this meat cleaver deliver efficient prep with less effort on each cut. - PROFESSIONAL USA CRAFTSMANSHIP: Built for demanding foodservice prep, this cleaver knife combines a traditional profile with dependable construction for cooks seeking accurate, repeatable results. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004NG9B52 | | Best Sellers Rank | #75,920 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #172 in Chef's Knives | | Blade Color | Stainless | | Blade Edge | Plain | | Blade Length | 8 inches | | Blade Material | High Carbon Steel | | Blade Material Type | High Carbon Steel | | BladeLength | 8 inches | | Brand | Dexter | | Brand Name | Dexter | | Color | Brown | | Construction Type | Forged Wood | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 715 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00092187080401 | | Handle Material | Stainless,Wood Handle,High-carbon,Wooden Handle,Steel | | Item Highlight | Hardwood Handle, Vegetable Prep, Boneless Meat Cutting, Dicing, Mincing, Food Prep, Wide Blade, Professional Kitchen Use | | Item Length | 8 inches | | Item Type Name | Knife, Cleaver | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Manufacturer | Dexter Russell | | Manufacturer Part Number | S5198 | | Material Type | Carbon Steel | | Model Number | S5198-1 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Size | 8" | | UPC | 092187080401 192187080408 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Blade Edge:** Plain - **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel - **Brand:** Dexter - **Color:** Brown - **Handle Material:** Stainless,Wood Handle,High-carbon,Wooden Handle,Steel ## Images ![Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61X3g-hEe2L.jpg) ![Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WXNjGZcHL.jpg) ![Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tF+qOFfJL.jpg) ![Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/612SJ0AOltL.jpg) ![Dexter Russell S5198, Chinese Chef’s Knife, 8" High Carbon Steel Blade - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61raJqqnFqL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why is it a Chinese Chef's cleaver and yet the label on the knife said not to use as a cleaver. I had many cleavers, they should chop bones.** A: Chinese chefs knifes have thin blades, and are use to cut vegetables and slice meat. These knifes are not made to chop bones **Q: left handed bevel?** A: This knife has a symmetrical edge, 50/50 bevel, suitable for left or right hand use. **Q: Why is this not made in china? the one time i need the product to be made in china, it says its made in the us** A: The vast majority of Dexter knives and tools—including more than 1,000 unique styles—are made by about 250 craftspeople in Massachusetts since 1818. **Q: This Dexter S5198 looks different froms the one I see on their website. Is it the same one I could purchase from them directly?** A: there are several different s5198's there is a letter suffix that modifies it to determine what the handle composition is. There are also other models, such as the conneseuer line and several others that have different model numbers (such as the 5197 which is almost like a Japanese usaba).Dexter does not make these themselves, but markets and warrants them. There have been minor variations over the decades they have sold this as they move from mfgr to mfgr and as they themselves have modified their product slightly But 5198 is their most popular and most famous. Owned by many of the best chefs in the world including Julia and Jacquesremember, this is carbon steel and must be properly cared for ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dexter are under-appreciated, great knives *by G***T on July 11, 2024* This knife was a splurge for me. I picked it up because of "Daddy Lau" on YouTube. It's a whole new style relative to that which I'm accustomed, but it's a pretty great knife. Don't be fooled by its appearance - it's not a chopping cleaver. This is a slicing knife, but with cleaver-like proportions. It's certainly stout enough for breaking chicken joints, etc, but I wouldn't try to chop through a large beef bone with it... It's a Dexter knife. Dexter is huge, perhaps one of the largest US knife makers. They seem relatively unknown to home chefs, but very well known in the cooking industry (in part because they are much less expensive than fancy brands). That said, they do not trail in quality. This knife will take an edge and hold an edge. It's very much like German steel - softer and tougher than Japanese knives, but falling just short of Japanese knives in terms of potential sharpness. Don't get me wrong, you can get this razor sharp, just not quite as sharp. But you weren't shopping for a shaver, were you? The blade is first rate. The handle leaves a bit to be desired. It's not bad, but it doesn't exactly scream "superlative quality" either. In any case, I think it's acceptable, and my knives are for use, not for show, so I'm not going to lower my rating even if the handle seems a little "mass produced". My only gripe about this knife, and I'm certainly not going to knock it for it, is that its odd (by western standards) geometry makes it hard to find a place to put it. It's too tall for my knife drawer. I'd probably use it more if I had one of those magnetic strips over my range. In any case, this is a great knife, for a very reasonable price. It has no brand cache, but for those who just want to prep dinner that doesn't matter. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do NOt put in the dishwasher! Best, versatile knife-a must for any serious cook: This will be your favorite knife! *by N***Y on July 8, 2009* Although it is billed as a cleaver, I would not use it that way. It is a beautifully weighted versatile knife with a comfortable handle. This is a wonderful implement for rapidly chopping, pressing garlic quickly, etc. It is very easy to care for. We keep the handle out of the water & wash it with warm, soapy water. It is then left either to air dry or wipe dry with a soft cloth. We've used this knife for 35 years & it has held up well. The handle NEVER became loose. The original one was bought in Chinatown in NYC for about $5.00 (1981). I've seen this same knife in stores for $58, so this price here is quite good. We thought we had left the knife somewhere, & decided to check with Amazon if they had it. Great news, it was there! After 28 years, we didn't expect it to be $5. Got it to Alaska for additional S&H-about $51 all together. Still less than the price in the store, no gas, no poking around looking for it. Well, the original knife turned up after all, so now we have two & are happy for that-it is that good a knife! Actually-gave the new knife away as a present. It is a beloved, useful accompaniment-now, A NECESSITY in that household, too. The knife was shipped all the way to Alaska in great condition. It was well packaged. NO problems. You'll certainly be glad to own this knife. Yes, if you have access quickly to a Chinese grocery, you may find it. But absent that, this is a great alternative! This is just simply a great versatile knife-good for bluntly chopping meats (thru bones, too), finely chopping herbs, etc. NO complaints. Would buy again. (If the one from the 80's ever falls apart). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Arrived well package - decent Chinese chef knife *by M***3 on November 24, 2025* I guess first things first: I see a number of reviews saying that their knife arrived improperly packaged. I am not sure sure why that would happen but mine arrived in a box, with the nice in plastic packaging securing and protecting the blade. The packaging was nothing fancy but more than enough. For people looking for a Chinese chef knife, this is a decent option. Just make sure you want a chef knife and not a cleaver - this is NOT a cleaver and this is meant primarily for slicing vegetables and similar. This style is NOT made for chopping / hammering down on the cutting board and going through things like bone. You WILL damage the blade if you try to use it as a cleaver or to cut through bone. On arrival, mine was nice and sharp with no nicks or other defects on the blade. As a matter of fact it arrived this afternoon and I already put it to work prepping a stir fry and some fried rice ingredient for dinner. I didn't even have to hit it with a honing stick. Another thing worth mentioning is that in general it appears to be well balanced. I do see a few reviews talking about balance and / or the handle being small but that is by design. With this type of knife you should grip it with the handle "cupped" in your palm with your thumb actually on one of the blade itself, your index finger on the other side of the blade and your middle finger pressed against the back of the blade. You will find that holding it this way provides a lot more control of the blade and more balanced. ## Frequently Bought Together - Dexter S5198 8" x 3-1/4" Chinese Chefs Knife with Wooden Handle - EVERPRIDE Butcher Chef Knife Edge Guard - Wide Knives Blade Edge Protectors - Meat Cleaver Knife Sheath - BPA-Free Chef Knife Cover Fits Blades Up To 8” x 4” – Knives Not Included - PU Leather Meat Cleaver Sheath, Waterproof Wide Knife Protectors, Durable Butcher Chef Knife Edge Guards, Heavy Duty Cleaver Covers (Dark Brown -PU Leather) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4187766-dexter-russell-s5198-chinese-chef-s-knife-8-high-carbon](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/4187766-dexter-russell-s5198-chinese-chef-s-knife-8-high-carbon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-11*