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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.
K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 12" Chef Stainless

$215.55
$215.55
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K Sabatier Authentique 14" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 14" Chef Stainless

$262.41
$262.41
K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

$103.09
$103.09
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K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

$137.45
$137.45
K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

$153.07
$153.07
K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

$184.31
$184.31
K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

$121.83
$121.83
K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

$168.69
$168.69
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K Sabatier Jeune 12" Chef Knife Early Ideal Pattern Carbon Steel Ebony 1920-50s

K Sabatier Jeune 12" Chef Knife Early Ideal Pattern Carbon Steel Ebony 1920-50s

$490.46
$490.46
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

$137.45
$137.45
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

$143.70
$143.70
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

$215.55
$215.55
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

$221.80
$221.80
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LF&C Universal 14.5" Chef Knife Custom Handle 1910-30s

LF&C Universal 14.5" Chef Knife Custom Handle 1910-30s

$429.55
$429.55
New Vintage Canadian 15cm / 6" Chef Carbon Rosewood 1950s

New Vintage Canadian 15cm / 6" Chef Carbon Rosewood 1950s

$246.79
$246.79
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New Vintage Canadian 20cm / 7.85" Chef Carbon Rosewood 50s

New Vintage Canadian 20cm / 7.85" Chef Carbon Rosewood 50s

$293.65
$293.65
New Vintage Columbia Cutlery Co 10.25" Chef Knife Carbon Steel USA 1930-50s

New Vintage Columbia Cutlery Co 10.25" Chef Knife Carbon Steel USA 1930-50s

$387.37
$387.37
New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Ebony

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

$387.37
$387.37
New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Steel Macassar

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

$387.37
$387.37
New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Carbon Ebony

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

$184.31
$184.31
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New Vintage La Suprema 11.5" Chef Knife Carbon Italy ~1960s

New Vintage La Suprema 11.5" Chef Knife Carbon Italy ~1960s

$335.83
$335.83
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New Vintage Maxime Girard 10" Chef Knife Stainless 1970s

New Vintage Maxime Girard 10" Chef Knife Stainless 1970s

$168.69
$168.69
New Vintage Nogent / Cuisine Massive 14.25" Chef Carbon Ebony St Remy Thiers 50s?

New Vintage Nogent / Cuisine Massive 14.25" Chef Carbon Ebony St Remy Thiers 50s?

$663.84
$663.84
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New Vintage Nogent / Cuisine Massive 18cm / 7" Chef Carbon Ebony St Remy Thiers 50s?

New Vintage Nogent / Cuisine Massive 18cm / 7" Chef Carbon Ebony St Remy Thiers 50s?

$278.03
$278.03
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New Vintage Nogent / Cuisine Massive 20cm / 8" Chef Carbon St Remy Thiers 50s?

New Vintage Nogent / Cuisine Massive 20cm / 8" Chef Carbon St Remy Thiers 50s?

$278.03
$278.03
New Vintage PD Sabatier **** Four Star Nogent / Cuisine Massive 35cm / 13.75" Chef Carbon 30s?

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

$570.12
$570.12
New Vintage PD Sabatier Acier Fondu Nogent / Cuisine Massive 35cm / 13.75" Chef Carbon 30s?

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

$570.12
$570.12
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New Vintage Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Stainless Ebony 60s?

New Vintage Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Stainless Ebony 60s?

$168.69
$168.69
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New Vintage Village Blacksmith 12" Carbon Steel Chef Knife 1930s

New Vintage Village Blacksmith 12" Carbon Steel Chef Knife 1930s

$387.37
$387.37
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Refurbished K Sabatier 7" Chef Carbon Steel 1950-60s

Refurbished K Sabatier 7" Chef Carbon Steel 1950-60s

$106.21
$106.21
Rolin Knives GoMai 210mm Chef 52100 Curly Maple

Rolin Knives GoMai 210mm Chef 52100 Curly Maple

$1,663.51
$1,663.51
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Sabatier La Trompette 9.25" Chef Knife "Cuisine Massive" / "Nogent Style" Paris / Thiers 1892-1920

Sabatier La Trompette 9.25" Chef Knife "Cuisine Massive" / "Nogent Style" Paris / Thiers 1892-1920

$351.45
$351.45
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Sabatier Professional 36cm / 14" Stainless Chef 1960s

Sabatier Professional 36cm / 14" Stainless Chef 1960s

$293.65
$293.65
Silverthorn 7.5" Chef R2 XHP Semi Stainless Steel Green & Black G10 Handle

Silverthorn 7.5" Chef R2 XHP Semi Stainless Steel Green & Black G10 Handle

$898.14
$898.14
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Silverthorn 7.5" Chef R2 XHP Semi Stainless Steel Green G10 Handle

Silverthorn 7.5" Chef R2 XHP Semi Stainless Steel Green G10 Handle

$898.14
$898.14
Steelport 6” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

Steelport 6” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

$546.69
$546.69
Steelport 8” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

Steelport 8” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

$624.79
$624.79
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T R Mann 12” Lobster Splitter Heavy Chef Knife 1890-1930s? Spokane, Washington

T R Mann 12” Lobster Splitter Heavy Chef Knife 1890-1930s? Spokane, Washington

$574.81
$574.81
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Thiers Issard 4 Star Elephant 10" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Thiers 1960s 70s

Thiers Issard 4 Star Elephant 10" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Thiers 1960s 70s

$221.80
$221.80
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Tichet 14" Chef Knife Cuisine Massive / Nogent Style 1890-1920s Paris, France

Tichet 14" Chef Knife Cuisine Massive / Nogent Style 1890-1920s Paris, France

$460.79
$460.79
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Unmarked 10" Chef Knife Forged Carbon Steel Transitional 1960s Solingen

Unmarked 10" Chef Knife Forged Carbon Steel Transitional 1960s Solingen

$231.17
$231.17
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Victorinox New Vintage 7.5" Chef Knife Rosewood Handle 1960-70s

Victorinox New Vintage 7.5" Chef Knife Rosewood Handle 1960-70s

$46.86
$46.86
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Vintage J A Henckels 12.5” Chef Knife 102-12” Solingen, Germany Pre-War?

Vintage J A Henckels 12.5” Chef Knife 102-12” Solingen, Germany Pre-War?

$288.97
$288.97
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Vintage Landers Frary & Clark Universal 14.25” Chef Knife Carbon USA 1909-1950

Vintage Landers Frary & Clark Universal 14.25” Chef Knife Carbon USA 1909-1950

$351.45
$351.45
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Vintage Tichet Nogent 9" Chef Knife Carbon France 1960-70

Vintage Tichet Nogent 9" Chef Knife Carbon France 1960-70

$262.41
$262.41
Weck & Müeller 10" Chef Knife Hand Forged Carbon Steel Solingen 1950s 60s

Weck & Müeller 10" Chef Knife Hand Forged Carbon Steel Solingen 1950s 60s

$231.17
$231.17
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Wester Bros 8" Chef Knife Hand Forged Carbon Steel Solingen, Germany 1950s

Wester Bros 8" Chef Knife Hand Forged Carbon Steel Solingen, Germany 1950s

$324.89
$324.89
Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife

Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife

$81.22
$81.22