Product Overview

The Winco Stäl Red Handle Commercial Prep Knife Series delivers exceptional German steel engineering, strict sanitary compliance, and smart economy to fast-paced back-of-house operations. Available in high-utility 7-inch Santoku (KWP-70R), 8-inch Chef's (KWP-80R), and 10-inch Chef's (KWP-100R) configurations, this commercial-grade cutlery series provides independent restaurants, catering operations, and institutional kitchens with elite cutting performance at an unbeatable value. Whether you prefer the flat-profile vertical chopping efficiency of the 7" Granton-edge Santoku or the versatile, levered rocking motion of the 8" and 10" traditional Cook's knives, this collection effortlessly handles dense root vegetables, heavy proteins, and rapid herb mincing.

Every blade in the Stäl line is stamped from premium X50 Cr MoV15 German stainless steel, delivering extreme out-of-the-box sharpness, long-lasting edge retention, and reliable stain resistance against harsh food acids. Built to survive brutal everyday kitchen use, each knife features a vibrant safety-red polypropylene handle. This high-visibility coloring allows kitchens to easily implement an airtight HACCP color-coded safety program (traditionally designating red for raw meat fabrication or dedicated prep stations) to eliminate cross-contamination. Complete with an impact-absorbing, slip-resistant grip and an integrated finger guard, these knives provide maximum handling control and comfort during grueling, extended prep shifts.

Key Features

• Premium X50 Cr MoV15 German Steel: Forged from high-grade, stain-free German alloy steel for excellent structural durability, advanced corrosion defense, and rapid, painless edge restoration.

• HACCP-Compliant Red Polypropylene Handle: Bright red color-coding offers immediate visual identification across busy lines, allowing management to seamlessly enforce strict kitchen sanitation and cross-contamination protocols.

• Ergonomic Slip-Resistant Design: Molded with protective finger grips and a textured surface that ensures a secure, dependable hold even when hands are wet, greasy, or covered in flour.

• Protective Finger Shield: Features a deliberate flare guard at the blade heel base, keeping hands safely away from the razor-sharp edge during high-volume chopping loops.

• Versatile Multi-Size Variations:

  • 7" Santoku (KWP-70R): Engineered with an Asian-style flat profile and friction-reducing scalloped dimples (Granton edge) to prevent starchy or wet food from sticking.

  • 8" Chef's Knife (KWP-80R): The industry-standard all-purpose kitchen workhorse optimized for all-day slicing, dicing, and levered rocking cuts.

  • 10" Chef's Knife (KWP-100R): Extended length and wide profile providing maximum leverage for splitting large dense vegetables and breaking down primal protein cuts.

• NSF Listed Certified: Fully evaluated and approved by the National Sanitation Foundation for meeting stringent public health and safety standards in commercial food service environments.

Specifications

• Brand: Winco

• Series: Stäl

• Blade Material: X50 Cr MoV15 High-Carbon German Steel

• Handle Material: Heavy-Duty Polypropylene (Plastic)

• Handle Color: Safety Red (Raw Meat / General HACCP Designee)

• Blade Styles Available: 7" Santoku (Granton Edge) | 8" Cook's Knife | 10" Cook's Knife

• Edge Style: Razor Sharp Stamped Smooth (7" features Scalloped Granton Indentations)

• Safety Features: Integrated Finger Guard / Textured Slip-Resistance

• Certification: NSF Approved

• Unit of Measure (UOM): Each

• Case Pack / Quantity Break: Sold Individually