The F. Dick Superior Magnetic Chef's Knife Set is a six-piece professional knife collection with matching magnetic wooden display block. F. Dick has been making knives in Germany since 1778, and the Superior range represents their mid-to-upper professional tier — built for chefs and serious butchers who need a complete kit in one purchase. Here's what's in the box and what each piece is for.
What's in the set
Six knives plus the magnetic wooden block:
- 10" (26cm) Utility Knife — model 8115126 — the all-rounder, used for general cutting, slicing larger items, breaking down vegetables
- 8½" (21cm) Chef's Knife — model 8444721 — the main workhorse, used for the majority of cutting tasks
- 7" (18cm) Filleting Knife — model 8498018 — flexible blade for fish filleting and delicate boning
- 5" (13cm) Boning Knife — model 8436813 — narrow blade for removing bones, trimming, detail work
- 4" (10cm) Kitchen Knife — model 8405010 — paring knife for vegetables, fruit, small tasks
- 6" (15cm) Sausage Fork — model 9101715 — two-pronged fork for handling sausages and hot meats
The magnetic wooden block
The block is a piece of furniture in its own right. Solid wood construction with a magnetic strip that holds all six tools in place — looks better than a traditional block, takes less counter space, and lets you see what you're reaching for. Each knife sits at a slight angle so the blade isn't dragging against the wood during placement.
The block is sized to display the set as a complete kit; individual pieces can be removed and replaced without disturbing the rest.
Who it's for
The Superior range sits between F. Dick's home/entry-level lines and their top-tier 1905 and Premier Plus ranges. It's aimed at:
- Serious home cooks who want professional-grade tools and the kit to last decades
- Smaller commercial kitchens (restaurants, gastropubs, B&Bs) needing a complete kit at a sensible price
- Catering businesses where the magnetic block doubles as a display when shooting marketing photos
- Gift purchases for chefs, food professionals, and serious enthusiasts
For a working butcher shop where knives are used by multiple staff and sharpened weekly, the heavier-duty F. Dick Pro Dynamic or 1905 lines may be a better long-term investment. Browse the full F. Dick range.
The F. Dick brand
F. Dick (full name Friedr. Dick GmbH & Co. KG) has been making knives in Esslingen, Germany since 1778 — nearly 250 years of continuous knifemaking. The brand is the standard in German and central European butcher shops the way Victorinox is the standard in Switzerland. Blades are made from German stainless steel, hardened to specifications that balance edge retention with resharpenability.
Care and maintenance
- Hand wash only — dishwashers damage both blade edges and the wooden block over time
- Dry immediately after washing; store on the magnetic block, not in a drawer
- Hone the chef's knife and utility knife daily with a F. Dick sharpening steel
- Sharpen every 2–3 weeks on a whetstone
- The filleting and boning knives need finer sharpening angles — use a finer grit stone
Verdict
Solid mid-to-upper-tier professional set from a brand with genuine pedigree. The six pieces cover virtually all kitchen cutting needs without redundancy, and the magnetic block is a functional showpiece. Good value for the quality level; suitable as either a complete kit for a small operation or a foundation set that you build on with more specialist tools.
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