chef's knife
noun
: a knife used for preparing food
especially
: a large, general-purpose kitchen knife usually 8 to 10 inches long that has a blade curving upward along its length and ending in a narrow point
The chef's knife, usually 8 inches long, is … the workhorse of the kitchen. It is used for chopping, slicing, and dicing a variety of foods. —
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Crafted in France and finished with beautiful olive wood handles, the set includes a chef's knife, paring knife and bread knife—perfect for everything from Sunday roasts to weeknight family dinners.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
This set includes a chef's knife, bread knife, utility knife and paring knife.
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This knife is heavier, longer, and wider than other standard chef's knives, with a hybrid edge shape for versatile tasks.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Still, this is a remarkably affordable option for a Japanese carbon steel chef's knife that excels in making more precise cuts.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
This set includes a chef's knife, bread knife, utility knife and paring knife.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
This knife is heavier, longer, and wider than other standard chef's knives, with a hybrid edge shape for versatile tasks.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Still, this is a remarkably affordable option for a Japanese carbon steel chef's knife that excels in making more precise cuts.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 2 May 2025
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“Chef's knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chef%27s%20knife. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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