Please read our message regarding changes regarding tariff impacts.

or
Home | Western Kitchen Knives | J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 12" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$161.96
$161.96
Sold Out

Shipping calculated at checkout.
READ IMPORTANT DELIVERY OPTION INFORMATION

Made in Sheffield England along an old English pattern. We were excited to find this style of knife still in production, especially with the old style carbon steel blade

English style chef knives have a subtle but once you know it distinctive design; a triangular blade with a flat heel, (sometimes a nearly parallel spine and edge) and a saber shaped handle with small pointed birds head pommel.

These economically made knives have some small imperfections, slightly irregular edges or small cant to the blade, they are great work horses and great for history buffs. 



About This Knife

All-around Use

Can handle almost any kitchen task.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Carbon Steel

Reactive blade.

Tough Edge

Durable edge grind.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Chef's Knife

A chef’s knife is an all-purpose kitchen knife designed for chopping, slicing, and dicing a wide range of ingredients. Its curved edge supports rocking cuts, while the pointed tip handles detail work. It’s the core knife in most kitchens for general prep.

Listed Length: 12"
Total Length: 16.625"
Edge Length: 12"
Heel Height: 2.125"
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Steel Type:
Steel Hardness (HRC): ~56
Reactive: More Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Rosewood

  • This is a reactive carbon steel knife.
  • Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or place in the dishwasher.
  • Expect oxidation (color change, staining, spotting) with use.
  • Prolonged exposure to moisture or food debris will cause rust; remove any rust with a light abrasive.
  • Use only on a quality wooden cutting board.
  • Do not use on hard surfaces like bamboo or plates.
  • Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

Dive Deeper

Sharpening Supplies

Stones & Accessories selected specifically for this knife.

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 320 WA/800 Cobalt Combination Grit Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 320 WA/800 Cobalt Combination Grit Japanese Whetstone

$128.94
$128.94
Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 500 Grit Soft & Fast Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 500 Grit Soft & Fast Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

$72.33
$72.33
Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

Bernal Cutlery Takarazukushi 1200 Grit Blue Marble Semi-Soft Ceramic Japanese Whetstone

$116.36
$116.36
Takarazukushi Porous Ceramic 220 Flattening Stone

Takarazukushi Porous Ceramic 220 Flattening Stone

$62.90
$62.90
Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome™ Precharged Deburring Strop

Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome™ Precharged Deburring Strop

$62.90
$62.90
Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome Precharged Microfiber Strop

Bernal Cutlery Monodiachrome Precharged Microfiber Strop

$117.93
$117.93
Sold Out
Bernal Cutlery Vanadium Carbide Precharged Abrasive Strop

Bernal Cutlery Vanadium Carbide Precharged Abrasive Strop

$55.03
$55.03
Sold Out
Atoma #140 Diamond Stone With Handle

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone With Handle

$204.42
$204.42
Sold Out
Atoma #140 Diamond Stone with Holder

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone with Holder

$201.27
$201.27
Atoma #140 Diamond Stone No Holder

Atoma #140 Diamond Stone No Holder

$165.10
$165.10





About J Adams

Sheffield, Great Britain

J. Adams Ltd. is a Sheffield-based knife company founded in 1955 by Jack Adams, part of a family with deep roots in the city’s steel trade. Now also producing under legacy brands like John Nowill & Sons, the company continues to make traditional pocket, utility, and kitchen knives. Known for classic British patterns—lambsfoot, pruning knives, and military replicas—J. Adams blends old-world craftsmanship with modern reliability. Blades are often slip-ground and hand-assembled in Sheffield, offering a tangible link to the city’s historic role as a global cutlery capital.

See All J Adams