Vintage Dexter Chef Knife 260mm Carbon Steel Made in USA 2112

Experience extended reach with a vintage Dexter chef knife

This pre-owned Dexter chef knife pairs a recorded 260mm carbon steel blade with a wood handle and three recorded brass rivets. Its longer blade offers reach for larger ingredients, while its approximate recorded weight of 317g provides useful handling context for collectors and cooks.

The Specs

• Brand: Dexter
• Knife type: chef knife
• Blade length recorded: 260mm
• Overall length recorded: 400mm
• Steel recorded: carbon steel; exact grade not specified
• Handle: wood; species not specified
• Handle fasteners recorded: three brass rivets
• Weight recorded: approximately 317g
• Construction previously listed: fully forged, full tang; not independently verified
• Hardness: earlier 58 HRC figure requires verification
• Bevel and edge angle: not recorded
• Origin recorded: USA
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned

Heritage & Use

The Dexter name is retained from this knife's recorded identification. No production date or specific manufacturing history has been established for the individual blade, so the earlier founding-date and oldest-brand claims are not used as its provenance. The recorded 260mm length offers reach for slicing and general preparation, subject to assessment of the edge and handle. Carbon steel can develop a natural patina with use and requires prompt drying; balance and cutting performance depend on the individual knife's geometry and condition.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use and avoid soaking the wood handle
• Hone only with a method appropriate to the existing edge geometry and condition
• Sharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel, or consult a specialist
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Remove active rust rather than treating it as patina
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected; avoid loose drawers