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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.

They are available in a few different profiles: 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 knife is generally heavier with very round belly with a square bolster. The standard handle style is a two part scaled, riveted handle. An English chef knife has the most triangular of the patterns with a flattern heel and  utilitarian handling.
A Stock New Vintage 12" Ideal Chef Carbon Rosewood Thiers, France 1980-90

A Stock New Vintage 12" Ideal Chef Carbon Rosewood Thiers, France 1980-90

$375.41
$375.41
A Stock New Vintage 30cm / 11.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

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

$343.46
$343.46
A Stock New Vintage 35cm / 13.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

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

$391.38
$391.38
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B Stock New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Steel Ebony

B Stock New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Steel Ebony

$142.18
$142.18
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B Stock New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 7" Chef Carbon Steel Bubinga

B Stock New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 7" Chef Carbon Steel Bubinga

$78.28
$78.28
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Crown Cutlery 8.5" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Nickel Ebony Handle France 1900-1930

Crown Cutlery 8.5" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Nickel Ebony Handle France 1900-1930

$293.94
$293.94
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First Edition Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife Carbon Steel & Padauk

First Edition Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife Carbon Steel & Padauk

$632.61
$632.61
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First Edition Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife Stainless Steel & Padauk

First Edition Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife Stainless Steel & Padauk

$632.61
$632.61
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Florentine Four 205mm Chef Knife Carbon Black & Black

Florentine Four 205mm Chef Knife Carbon Black & Black

$471.26
$471.26
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Florentine Four 205mm Chef Knife Stainless White & Black

Florentine Four 205mm Chef Knife Stainless White & Black

$471.26
$471.26
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Foster Bros. French Cook 11" Heavy Chef Knife Carbon Steel USA Early 20th Century

Foster Bros. French Cook 11" Heavy Chef Knife Carbon Steel USA Early 20th Century

$364.23
$364.23
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Friedr Herder 8.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

Friedr Herder 8.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

$95.85
$95.85
Friedr Herder Don Carlos 10.25” Narrow Chef Knife Stainless Green

Friedr Herder Don Carlos 10.25” Narrow Chef Knife Stainless Green

$95.85
$95.85
Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Wide Chef Knife Stainless Green

Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Wide Chef Knife Stainless Green

$84.67
$84.67
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

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

$222.05
$222.05
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

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

$201.28
$201.28
Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

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

$242.82
$242.82
Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

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

$222.05
$222.05
Friedr Herder Pikas 10” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 10” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$324.29
$324.29
Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$445.70
$445.70
Friedr Herder Pikas 6” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 6” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$222.05
$222.05
Friedr Herder Pikas 8” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 8” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$263.59
$263.59
Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

$632.61
$632.61
Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife AEB-L Stainless Steel & Padauk

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

$632.61
$632.61
Hammacher & Schlemmer 12" Chef Stainless Germany 1950-60s

Hammacher & Schlemmer 12" Chef Stainless Germany 1950-60s

$236.43
$236.43
J Adams 10" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 10" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$111.82
$111.82
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J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Padauk Wood

J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Padauk Wood

$124.60
$124.60
J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$124.60
$124.60
J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$92.65
$92.65
J.A. Henckels 10.5" Chef Knife 108-10" Carbon Steel Walnut Solingen, Germany 1960s

J.A. Henckels 10.5" Chef Knife 108-10" Carbon Steel Walnut Solingen, Germany 1960s

$311.51
$311.51
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K Sabatier 1834 Series 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 10" Chef Stainless

$261.99
$261.99
K Sabatier 1834 Series 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 6" Chef Stainless

$182.11
$182.11
K Sabatier 1834 Series 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 8" Chef Stainless

$230.04
$230.04
K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 10" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 10" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

$338.67
$338.67
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K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

K Sabatier 200th Anniversary 7" Chef Nitrogen Stainless G10

$306.72
$306.72
K Sabatier Au Carbone 12" Chef Carbon POM

K Sabatier Au Carbone 12" Chef Carbon POM

$236.43
$236.43
K Sabatier Au Carbone 6" Chef Carbon POM

K Sabatier Au Carbone 6" Chef Carbon POM

$124.60
$124.60
K Sabatier Au Carbone 8" Chef Carbon POM

K Sabatier Au Carbone 8" Chef Carbon POM

$140.58
$140.58
K Sabatier Au Carbone 9" Chef Carbon POM

K Sabatier Au Carbone 9" Chef Carbon POM

$172.53
$172.53
K Sabatier Authentique 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 10" Chef Stainless

$172.53
$172.53
K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

$220.45
$220.45
K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

$105.43
$105.43
K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

$140.58
$140.58
K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

$156.55
$156.55
K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

$188.50
$188.50
K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

$124.60
$124.60
K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

$172.53
$172.53
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

$140.58
$140.58