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Chef knives are most often used with a forward slicing or rocking motion in which the tip keeps contact with the board. When working with a rocking push-cut, the chef knife is a very powerful tool that requires a fraction of the motion that another knife needs to do the same work. It works quickly and effectively on vegetables, but is also a good tool for butchered meats and other proteins.

Chef knives are available in a few different variations. A French chef knife has a triangular profile with a good amount of belly curve. Modern handle styles can vary, but the traditional handle has a rat-tail tang that runs all the way through a single piece wooden handle. A German chef knife is generally heavier with a very round belly and a square bolster. The standard handle style is a two-part scaled, riveted handle. Last, but not least, an English chef knife has the most triangular of the patterns with a flatter heel and simple, but utilitarian handling.

K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

$123.00
$123.00
Friedr Herder Pikas 8” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 8” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$199.00
$199.00
K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

$92.00
$92.00
K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

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$113.00
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Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

$168.00
$168.00
Friedr Herder Pikas 6” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 6” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$168.00
$168.00
Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

$183.00
$183.00
K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

$79.00
$79.00
K Sabatier 1834 Series 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 8" Chef Stainless

$161.00
$161.00
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 8.75" Chef Bolsterless Carbon Palissander

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$169.00
$169.00
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 5.75" Chef Bolsterless Carbon Palissander

K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 5.75" Chef Bolsterless Carbon Palissander

$112.00
$112.00
Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Wide Chef Knife Stainless Green

Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Wide Chef Knife Stainless Green

$64.00
$64.00
Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife Stainless

Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife Stainless

$59.00
$59.00
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

$152.00
$152.00
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

$168.00
$168.00
K Sabatier 1834 Series 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 6" Chef Stainless

$130.00
$130.00
K Sabatier 1834 Series 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 10" Chef Stainless

$182.00
$182.00
K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

$134.00
$134.00
New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Carbon Ebony

New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Carbon Ebony

$134.00
$134.00
Friedr Herder Pikas 10” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 10” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$244.00
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K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

$211.00
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Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife AEB-L Stainless Steel & Padauk

Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife AEB-L Stainless Steel & Padauk

$396.00
$396.00
Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

$396.00
$396.00
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 6" Chef with Serrated Tip Carbon Palissander

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$116.00
$116.00
Windmühlenmesser K4 5" Chef Carbon Plum Handle

Windmühlenmesser K4 5" Chef Carbon Plum Handle

$207.00
$207.00
New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Ebony

New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Ebony

$269.00
$269.00
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 9" Chef with Serrated Tip Carbon Palissander

K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 9" Chef with Serrated Tip Carbon Palissander

$173.00
$173.00
K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 10" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 10" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

$232.00
$232.00
Windmühlenmesser Series 1922 7" Chef Knife Carbon Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser Series 1922 7" Chef Knife Carbon Walnut Handle

$343.00
$343.00
J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Palisander / Brass

J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Palisander / Brass

$82.00
$82.00
K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

$155.00
$155.00
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

$395.00
$395.00
Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$336.00
$336.00
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

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Cosmetic 2nd B Stock Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

Cosmetic 2nd B Stock Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

$297.00
$297.00
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J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

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$103.00
$103.00
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 8.75" Chef Bolsterless Stainless Palissander

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$169.00
$169.00
New Old Stock PD Sabatier **** Four Star Nogent / Cuisine Massive 35cm / 13.75" Chef Carbon 30s?

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$382.00
$382.00
New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Steel Macassar

New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Steel Macassar

$269.00
$269.00
A Stock New Old Stock 35cm / 13.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

A Stock New Old Stock 35cm / 13.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

$256.00
$256.00
New Old Stock PD Sabatier Acier Fondu Nogent / Cuisine Massive 35cm / 13.75" Chef Carbon 30s?

New Old Stock PD Sabatier Acier Fondu Nogent / Cuisine Massive 35cm / 13.75" Chef Carbon 30s?

$382.00
$382.00
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 5.75" Chef Bolsterless Stainless Palissander

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$112.00
$112.00
A Stock New Old Stock 30cm / 11.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

A Stock New Old Stock 30cm / 11.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

$225.00
$225.00
Assorted Clyde or Ontario 12" Heavy Chef Knife Carbon Steel Rosewood USA 1950s or 60s

Assorted Clyde or Ontario 12" Heavy Chef Knife Carbon Steel Rosewood USA 1950s or 60s

$65.00
$65.00
Village Blacksmith / Washington Cutlery 12.75" Chef Carbon Steel Walnut 1920s/30s

Village Blacksmith / Washington Cutlery 12.75" Chef Carbon Steel Walnut 1920s/30s

$328.00
$328.00
Ontario Knife Co 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Beech USA 1953

Ontario Knife Co 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Beech USA 1953

$148.00
$148.00
Refurbished Dexter Connoiseur 11.5" Sabaier Style Chef Knife Forged Stainless Steel Pakka & Nickel USA 1960s-70s

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$128.00
$128.00
New Old Stock Thiers Issard 4 Star Elephant 12" Chef Knife Stainless 1970s

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$225.00
$225.00