Custom
Red Utility Knife - 6"

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Bring the heat to your prep work with the 6" Custom Red Utility Knife. Perfect for those everyday slicing tasks, this blade offers precision, sharpness, and fiery style — the ultimate tool for detail-driven cooks.

SKU

8688-6R

Origin

Solingen, Germany

Handle

Terra Evergreen™

Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116

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6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife with polished stainless steel blade and bold red ergonomic handle, designed for precise everyday kitchen prep tasks
Side view of a 6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife, showing the polished stainless steel blade and bold red ergonomic handle with clean balanced lines
6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife shown at a downward angle, highlighting the polished stainless steel blade and bold red ergonomic handle
Close-up of the heel of a 6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife, showing the thick base of the polished stainless steel blade meeting the red ergonomic handle
Close-up of the red ergonomic handle of a 6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife, highlighting its smooth contours, secure grip, and polished finish
Close-up of the tip of a 6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife, showing the fine tapered point and polished stainless steel blade edge
6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife alongside paring and chef knives next to watermelon slices, showing polished blades and red ergonomic handles
6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife shown at an upward angle, highlighting its polished stainless steel blade and bold red ergonomic handle
Close-up of the tip of a 6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife, showing the fine tapered point and polished stainless steel blade edge
Close-up of the red ergonomic handle of a 6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife, highlighting its smooth contours, secure grip, and polished finish
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6-inch Messermeister Custom Red utility knife shown at an upward angle, highlighting its polished stainless steel blade and bold red ergonomic handle

When a paring knife feels too small and a chef’s knife too large, the Custom Red Utility Knife is the perfect in-between tool. Ideal for slicing fruits, portioning proteins, and prepping vegetables, it gives you precision and control with every cut.

Crafted from cold-rolled steel, laser-cut for accuracy, and finished with a durable ceramic stonewashed coating, its slim, sharp edge glides effortlessly through ingredients. The vibrant red handle adds a bold pop of color while its ergonomic, balanced design feels like a natural extension of your hand, keeping prep work comfortable and efficient.

For those who value both style and flawless performance, this utility knife turns everyday kitchen tasks into a pleasure.

Behind the Build:
Product Specs

Origin

Handcrafted in Solingen, Germany

Overall

Length: 10.35 in | 263 mm

Blade Type

One of the most versatile knives in the kitchen. It can handle a broad range of tasks with ease, providing a balance between a smaller paring knife and a larger chef’s knife. Its size makes it ideal for quick, precise tasks when you don't need the heft of a larger knife.

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Blade

Thyssen-Krupp 1.4116
Ceramic Stonewash
Hand Finished 3-Stage
Flat Grind
15º
57 HRC
Ambidextrous

Handle

Terra Evergreen™

Blade

Width: 1.18 in | 30 mm
Length: 5.95 in | 151 mm
Thickness at spine: 1.8 mm

Handle

Width (including bolster): 4.41 in | 112 mm

Tasks

This knife provides a balance between a paring knife (small) and a chef's knife (large). Because of its size and sharpness, a utility knife is excellent for a wide variety of cutting tasks and is often a go-to tool when you need precision without the bulk of larger knives.

Care

Do not place in dishwasher… Seriously, don’t even think about it!

Hand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rise and dry immediately

Clean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items

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