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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.
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A Stock New Vintage 25cm / 10" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

A Stock New Vintage 25cm / 10" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

$290.84
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B Stock New Vintage 35cm / 13.75" Ideal Chef Carbon POM Thiers, France 1970-90

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

$120.59
$120.59
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Ed Wusthof Dreizack 11" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Solingen Germany 1920-50s

Ed Wusthof Dreizack 11" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Solingen Germany 1920-50s

$418.52
$418.52
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F Dick 12.75" Chef Hand Forged Carbon Steel 1950s 60s

F Dick 12.75" Chef Hand Forged Carbon Steel 1950s 60s

$333.40
$333.40
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F Dick 1905 26cm 10.25" Chef Knife Forged Stainless Unused Recent

F Dick 1905 26cm 10.25" Chef Knife Forged Stainless Unused Recent

$181.60
$181.60
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First Edition Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife Carbon Steel & Padauk

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

$561.82
$561.82
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First Edition Greenfield Gyuto 9" Chef Knife Stainless Steel & Padauk

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

$561.82
$561.82
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Friedr Herder 10.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

Friedr Herder 10.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

$113.50
$113.50
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Friedr Herder 8.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

Friedr Herder 8.5" Wide Chef Stainless Steel Walnut

$85.12
$85.12
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Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Narrow Chef Knife Stainless Green

Friedr Herder Don Carlos 8.5” Narrow Chef Knife Stainless Green

$72.36
$72.36
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J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

J Adams 8" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Pinned Rosewood

$82.29
$82.29
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K Sabatier Au Carbone 12" Chef Carbon POM

K Sabatier Au Carbone 12" Chef Carbon POM

$209.97
$209.97
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K Sabatier Authentique 14" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 14" Chef Stainless

$238.35
$238.35
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K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

$124.85
$124.85
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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

$445.48
$445.48
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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

$390.15
$390.15
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New Vintage Canadian 20cm / 7.85" Chef Carbon Rosewood 50s

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

$266.72
$266.72
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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

$305.03
$305.03
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New Vintage Maxime Girard 10" Chef Knife Stainless 1970s

New Vintage Maxime Girard 10" Chef Knife Stainless 1970s

$153.22
$153.22
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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?

$252.53
$252.53
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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?

$252.53
$252.53
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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?

$153.22
$153.22
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New Vintage Village Blacksmith 12" Carbon Steel Chef Knife 1930s

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

$351.84
$351.84
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Refurbished K Sabatier 7" Chef Carbon Steel 1950-60s

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

$96.47
$96.47
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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

$319.21
$319.21
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Sabatier Professional 36cm / 14" Stainless Chef 1960s

Sabatier Professional 36cm / 14" Stainless Chef 1960s

$266.72
$266.72
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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

$815.77
$815.77
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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

$522.09
$522.09
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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

$201.46
$201.46
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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

$418.52
$418.52
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Unmarked 10" Chef Knife Forged Carbon Steel Transitional 1960s Solingen

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

$209.97
$209.97
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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

$42.56
$42.56
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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?

$262.46
$262.46
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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

$319.21
$319.21
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Vintage Tichet Nogent 9" Chef Knife Carbon France 1960-70

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

$238.35
$238.35
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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

$295.10
$295.10
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Wusthof Trident Dreizack 15.5" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Solingen Germany 1950s -60s

Wusthof Trident Dreizack 15.5" Chef Knife Carbon Steel Ebony Solingen Germany 1950s -60s

$1,028.58
$1,028.58