Amazon Basics Back-Lock Folding Utility Knife
- Handle Type: aluminum
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Aluminum Handle,Plastic,Stainless,Steel
- Material Type: Aluminum
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 5.5 inch stainless steel knife with a light, mixed material handle for everyday, smaller cutting tasks.
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ASIN: B07TBNH4ZTModel: DS-CKAMZ019Category: Utility & Work Knives
Overview
The Amazon DS-CKAMZ019 is a stainless steel knife with a 5.5 inch blade and a handle built from a mix of aluminum, plastic and stainless steel, weighing 0.29 pounds.
At 5.5 inches, the blade length falls short of a standard chef's knife and sits closer to a utility or santoku style blade, useful for smaller cutting tasks rather than breaking down large cuts of meat or bulky produce. The mixed material handle points to a lighter, balance focused grip rather than a single solid metal design.
- 5.5 inch stainless steel blade
- 0.29 pounds
- Aluminum, plastic and stainless steel handle
- Amazon DS-CKAMZ019 model
Who it's for
Suits everyday kitchen tasks like slicing vegetables, fruit and smaller cuts where a shorter blade is easier to control. Less suited to jobs that call for a longer blade, such as carving large roasts or slicing wide loaves.
Pros and cons
- Light at 0.29 pounds for easy handling
- Stainless steel blade resists corrosion
- Compact 5.5 inch length suits smaller prep tasks
- Blade length is short for larger cutting jobs
- Handle mixes several materials rather than one solid grip
Performance notes
Stainless steel holds a working edge reasonably well and resists corrosion, standard for blades in this range. The 0.29 pound weight and 5.5 inch length keep the knife light and maneuverable, at the cost of the reach a longer blade provides.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
|---|---|
| Model | DS-CKAMZ019 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.29 poundshigher than 57% of 145 utility & work knives |
| Item Length | 5.5 incheslower than 69% of 125 utility & work knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum Handle,Plastic,Stainless,Steel |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Handle Type | aluminum |
| Product Style | Folding Utility Knife |
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the blade on the Amazon DS-CKAMZ019 knife?
5.5 inches.
What is the DS-CKAMZ019 handle made from?
A mix of aluminum, plastic and stainless steel.
How much does the DS-CKAMZ019 weigh?
0.29 pounds.