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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.

Friedr Herder Pikas 8” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 8” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$309.88
$309.88
Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Walnut 1/2 Bolster

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

$261.61
$261.61
Friedr Herder Pikas 6” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 6” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$261.61
$261.61
K Sabatier 1834 Series 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 8" Chef Stainless

$235.14
$235.14
Friedr Herder Madera 8" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

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

$284.97
$284.97
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 8.75" Chef Bolsterless Carbon Palissander

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

$247.60
$247.60
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

$158.83
$158.83
Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife Stainless

Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife Stainless

$91.87
$91.87
Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Wide Chef Knife Stainless Green

Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Wide Chef Knife Stainless Green

$99.66
$99.66
K Sabatier 1834 Series 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 6" Chef Stainless

$186.86
$186.86
Friedr Herder Madera 6" Chef Forged Stainless Olive 1/2 Bolster

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

$261.61
$261.61
K Sabatier 1834 Series 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier 1834 Series 10" Chef Stainless

$267.84
$267.84
K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

$193.09
$193.09
Friedr Herder Pikas 10” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 10” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$379.96
$379.96
New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Carbon Ebony

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

$193.09
$193.09
K Sabatier Authentique 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 10" Chef Stainless

$175.96
$175.96
Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife A2 Carbon Steel & Padauk

$616.65
$616.65
Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife AEB-L Stainless Steel & Padauk

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

$616.65
$616.65
New Old Stock K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Ebony

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

$403.32
$403.32
Windmühlenmesser K4 5" Chef Carbon Plum Handle

Windmühlenmesser K4 5" Chef Carbon Plum Handle

$322.34
$322.34
Friedr Herder Don Carlos 10.25” Narrow Chef Knife Stainless Green

Friedr Herder Don Carlos 10.25” Narrow Chef Knife Stainless Green

$113.68
$113.68
K Sabatier x Bernal Cutlery Nouvel Ideal 6" Chef with Serrated Tip Carbon Palissander

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

$165.06
$165.06
J Adams 10" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 10" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$143.26
$143.26
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

$253.82
$253.82
Windmühlenmesser Series 1922 7" Chef Knife Carbon Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser Series 1922 7" Chef Knife Carbon Walnut Handle

$534.12
$534.12
Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

Friedr Herder Pikas 12” Chef Knife Forged Stainless POM

$523.22
$523.22
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Carbon Plum Handle

$534.12
$534.12
Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

Windmühlenmesser K Chef 9" Stainless Walnut Handle

$615.10
$615.10
New Old Stock Canadian 26cm / 10.25" Chef Carbon Rosewood Thiers, France 1950-60

New Old Stock Canadian 26cm / 10.25" Chef Carbon Rosewood Thiers, France 1950-60

$323.90
$323.90
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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

$462.49
$462.49
$616.65
J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$160.39
$160.39
J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Palisander / Brass

J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Palisander / Brass

$127.69
$127.69
New Old Stock PD Sabatier **** Four Star Nogent / Cuisine Massive 35cm / 13.75" Chef Carbon 30s?

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

$594.85
$594.85
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

$403.32
$403.32
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

$398.64
$398.64
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?

$594.85
$594.85
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

$350.37
$350.37
Pernot 10" Nogent Syle Chef Knife Carbon Steel Nickel Walnut Nogent France 1950s-60s

Pernot 10" Nogent Syle Chef Knife Carbon Steel Nickel Walnut Nogent France 1950s-60s

$355.04
$355.04
Dexter Connoiseur 10" Chef Knife Forged Stainless Steel Pakka & Nickel USA 1960s-70s

Dexter Connoiseur 10" Chef Knife Forged Stainless Steel Pakka & Nickel USA 1960s-70s

$308.33
$308.33
Dexter 10" Chef Knife 48910 Carbon Steel Rosewood & Nickel USA 1950s-70s

Dexter 10" Chef Knife 48910 Carbon Steel Rosewood & Nickel USA 1950s-70s

$246.04
$246.04
Refurbished Ancienne Maison (Sabatier Trumpet) 20cm Chef Stainless Thiers 1950s-60s

Refurbished Ancienne Maison (Sabatier Trumpet) 20cm Chef Stainless Thiers 1950s-60s

$214.89
$214.89
Sabatier La Trompette 12" Nogent Chef Knife Carbon Steel M Pouzet Era 1920-40

Sabatier La Trompette 12" Nogent Chef Knife Carbon Steel M Pouzet Era 1920-40

$510.76
$510.76
LF&C 12.5” Chef Knife Carbon Steel Rosewood 1920-60 USA

LF&C 12.5” Chef Knife Carbon Steel Rosewood 1920-60 USA

$355.04
$355.04
New Old Stock Thiers Issard 4 Star Elephant 12" Chef Knife Stainless 1970s

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

$350.37
$350.37
Thiers Issard Cuisine Massive / Nogent 14" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Thiers, France with Old Parts & New Assembly

Thiers Issard Cuisine Massive / Nogent 14" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Thiers, France with Old Parts & New Assembly

$365.94
$365.94
A Stock New Old Stock 12" Ideal Chef Carbon Rosewood Thiers, France 1980-90

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

$383.07
$383.07