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SINCE 1948 AND MORE THAN 170 MILLION KNIVES LATER, we’re proud to say we still manufacture in the heart of the USA. Every product is 100% made in the USA, with materials only from America. We believe so strongly in our high-quality craftsmanship that everything we manufacture carries our lifetime guarantee!
YEAR AFTER YEAR AND GENERATION AFTER GENERATION, resellers bring new Rada users into the circle of admirers. You’ll hear it over and over again: customers love our products and are excited to consider what they might add to their kitchen collection. Thank you for helping introduce Rada to cooks everywhere!
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Cook's Utility
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$18.00
ADD THE KNIFE SHARPENER $13.60 
One of our Top 10 best sellers, the Cook’s Utility will quickly become an indispensable part of your kitchen. You’ll find it’s efficient like a paring knife with capabilities you might otherwise find only in a larger knife. It’s a fun little knife that will surprise you with personality.
- We meticulously hand sharpen super-hard surgical-grade T420 high-carbon stainless steel to a razor-sharp edge.
- Knives are hollow ground to achieve and maintain a sharp edge that lasts. When sharpening is needed, it’s an easy and inexpensive at-home process using our Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
- Available with a choice of silver satin aluminum handle or black resin handle.
- Offset handle keeps knuckles safe while cutting.
- Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee: Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.
Silver Handle: Item R140
Black Handle: Item W240
The Extraordinary Value of The Cook's Utility Knife
DESCRIPTION
Called “utility” because it is perfect for so many different cutting applications, the medium-sized Cook’s Utility knife is a sleek little gem with the maneuverability of a paring knife and the versatility of a larger one.
RECOMMENDED USES
The Cook’s Utility Knife easily cuts through anything from shallots and sausage to garlic and guava. This handy knife glides through chicken, cuts root vegetables for stew, and halves grapes for salad. Use your imagination and have a little fun in the kitchen.
BLADE
To assure our customers get the best knives available, all Rada blades are crafted from surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel for a lifetime of durability then hollow ground for incredible sharpness. Designed with frequent use in mind, non-serrated, hollow-ground blades can be easily re-sharpened to achieve a like-new blade again and again. For easy at-home sharpening of non-serrated blades, check out Rada’s Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
HANDLE
This knife has two handle options. The silver handle is made from permanently cast silver brushed aluminum and has a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from black stainless steel resin. Both are incredibly durable and fit beautifully into any kitchen décor.
AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING GIFT SETS
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The Starter Set Part 2 -
The Starter Set - Part 2 is an incredible seven-piece set that includes the best kitchen knives on the market. Impressive as a stand-alone set or it can be added to The Starter Gift Set to create an amazing larger set. Regardless of the gift-giving occasion, this set is a winner!
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Chef Select Set -
This three-piece Chef Select Gift Set includes three knives that are highly regarded by novice and professional cooks alike. All three knives are great for those who are interested in improving their knife skills or simply want high-quality, impressive kitchen prep knives that will last a lifetime.
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Cook's Choice Set -
The Cook's Choice Set includes two of Rada’s most useful knives—our Cook’s Utility and Super Parer—making this the set any cook would choose. Size and safety, form and function, USA made—these knives have it all!
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Essential Oak Block Gift Set -
The eight-piece Essential Oak Block Set includes an Essential Oak Block and seven of the most useful larger knives available—Slicer, Cook’s Knife, 6ʺ Bread Knife, Tomato Slicer, Super Parer, Cook’s Utility, and Regular Paring Knife. The empty slots remaining give you the freedom to purchase six smaller knives of your choice to round out your set.
BEFORE I DIE ★★★★★
"Before I got my Rada knives I used to say, "I hope before I die I find a good sharp knife".... Great news: I found that knife in my Rada's knives. Loved them so much I bought some for all the women in my family."
Robyn R.
Product Specifications
BLADE LENGTH 4¾"
BLADE HEIGHT 1¼"
TOTAL LENGTH 8⅝"
BLADE MATERIAL Surgical-Quality,
T420 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
BLACK HANDLE MATERIAL Molded Resin
SILVER HANDLE MATERIAL Cast Aluminum
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA
PRODUCT WARRANTY The Lifetime Guarantee
Ready to Last a Lifetime
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A dull knife is a dangerous knife! Keep your blades sharp. When Rada’s high-quality non-serrated blades need sharpening, there’s no need for a professional knife-sharpening service. You can do it yourself in a matter of seconds with the modest but oh-so incredibly effective Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
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Rada recommends hand washing all fine cutlery. Hand washing prevents microscopic dings on a knife blade’s cutting edge, eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents that will negatively affect its handle, and ultimately extends the life of the knife.
While Rada’s black handle knives and utensils are more dishwasher tolerant than the silver handles, hand washing is still recommended.
It boils down to this: When knives last a lifetime like Rada Cutlery knives do, you want them to remain in tip-top condition so you can enjoy them for a lifetime.
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Since 1948, Rada Cutlery has been crafting knives that stand the test of time. The hand-sharpened, razor-sharp edge of the surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel blade ensures that durability reaches our customers...for a lifetime of use.
Every one of our products is handcrafted in the heart of the USA, with materials only from America. Our strong heritage and Midwest values assure dependability you can believe in and sharp good looks you’ll be proud to have in your home.
Outstanding knives. Exceptional value. That’s the Rada way.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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01/08/2021
Wessel
United StatesI recommend this product
LG
08/14/2020
Linda G.
United StatesI recommend this product
Cook's Utility Knife
Where has the Cook's Utility Knife been all my life? This a a smaller knife but handles like one of the large professional knives the TV chefs use. I've been a Rada user for years and years and just like all the knives, this one doesn't disappoint!
DL
07/17/2020
Deeon L.
United StatesI recommend this product
Love it!
I bought one of the Cook's Utility knives and found that it was the only knife I wanted to use. I then ordered two more!! This is a wonderful knife and I love it!
SS
04/25/2020
Susie S.
United StatesI recommend this product
Cook's Utility
This is a handy sized knife perfect for chopping onions and garlic when you don't need the bigger knife.
FAQs
- ▼What makes Rada products so special?
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All Rada Cutlery products are 100% American made. Always have been; always will be. What’s that mean for you? High-quality craftsmanship, dependability, and products you can count on.
- ▼Why Rada?
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Rada Mfg. Co. has been manufacturing cutlery in the Midwest since 1948, selling more than 170 million knives since that time. Every product is 100% made in the USA, from raw materials through construction.
We started out in a small facility producing just six products and three gift sets, several of which are still in production today. We’ve come a long way since then and offer 125+ products from knives, utensils, and gift sets to kitchen tools, food mixes, and recipe and gift books.
Through the years, Rada has remained strong, with this goal at the forefront: providing outstanding knives at an exceptional value that everyone can afford. Because sharp knives shouldn’t be a luxury.
Rada also helps thousands of fundraising groups raise money for their causes through our Fundraising Programs and provides an opportunity for individuals and small businesses to sell and profit from Rada products through our Reseller Program.
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