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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

$195.78
$195.78
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K Sabatier Authentique 14" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 14" Chef Stainless

$238.34
$238.34
K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 6" Chef Stainless

$93.64
$93.64
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K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 8" Chef Stainless

$124.85
$124.85
K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Authentique 9" Chef Stainless

$139.03
$139.03
K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 10" Chef Stainless

$167.41
$167.41
K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 6" Chef Stainless

$110.66
$110.66
K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

K Sabatier Auvergne 8" Chef Stainless

$153.22
$153.22
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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
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

$124.85
$124.85
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

$130.52
$130.52
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

$195.78
$195.78
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

$201.46
$201.46
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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
New Vintage Canadian 15cm / 6" Chef Carbon Rosewood 1950s

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

$224.16
$224.16
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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
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

$351.84
$351.84
New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Ebony

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

$351.84
$351.84
New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 11" Chef Carbon Steel Macassar

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

$351.84
$351.84
New Vintage K Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 6" Chef Carbon Ebony

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

$167.41
$167.41
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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

$305.02
$305.02
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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
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?

$602.95
$602.95
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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
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?

$517.83
$517.83
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?

$517.83
$517.83
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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
Rolin Knives GoMai 210mm Chef 52100 Curly Maple

Rolin Knives GoMai 210mm Chef 52100 Curly Maple

$1,510.93
$1,510.93
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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
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

$815.76
$815.76
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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

$815.76
$815.76
Steelport 6” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

Steelport 6” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

$496.55
$496.55
Steelport 8” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

Steelport 8” Chef Knife 52100 Carbon Steel Stabilized Maple

$567.49
$567.49
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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

$238.34
$238.34
Weck & Müeller 10" Chef Knife Hand Forged Carbon Steel Solingen 1950s 60s

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

$209.97
$209.97
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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

$295.09
$295.09
Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife

Windmühlenmesser Junger Koch 4" Kid's Chef Knife

$73.77
$73.77