Dexter-Russell 12" Cimeter Knife (Sani-Safe Series)

The Dexter-Russell 12 inch Cimeter Knife is a heavy-duty butcher's blade built for the demands of serious meat processing, whether in a commercial packing house, a butcher shop, or a home kitchen set up for breaking down large cuts. The long, curved blade is the defining feature of a cimeter style knife, sweeping upward toward the tip to create a continuous slicing edge that allows the user to make long, smooth draws through muscle, fat, and connective tissue without having to saw back and forth. This curved geometry is particularly suited to trimming primal cuts, separating silverskin, and breaking down larger sections of beef, pork, or lamb where a straight-edged knife would require more effort and more passes to achieve a clean cut.

Dexter-Russell constructs this knife using high-carbon steel, a material choice that delivers excellent edge retention while still allowing the blade to be resharpened to a razor edge with a steel or whetstone, which is essential for a tool that sees daily heavy use in a processing environment. The 12 inch length gives the user plenty of blade to work with when handling larger cuts, reducing the number of strokes needed to complete a trim or slice and improving overall efficiency on the cutting line. The blade is ground thin behind the edge to promote effortless slicing, yet it retains enough body and flex to handle the stresses of repetitive, forceful cutting motions common in butchering work.

The handle on this Dexter-Russell cimeter is designed with the realities of a wet, greasy work environment in mind, typically featuring a textured, non-slip grip made from durable polypropylene that resists moisture absorption and stands up to repeated washing and sanitizing. This ergonomic handle shape helps reduce hand fatigue during long shifts of continuous cutting, giving the user a secure hold even when hands are slick with fat or water. As a tool, this knife reflects Dexter-Russell's long-standing reputation in the cutlery industry for producing rugged, no-nonsense butcher knives that prioritize function and longevity, making it a trusted choice among professional meat cutters and serious home butchers who need a dependable blade for heavy-duty trimming and slicing tasks.