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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In what was undoubtedly earth shattering news for anyone with a tattoo of a chef's knife on their forearm, the trailer for the Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony, dropped this week.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
Most knives and boards will do the trick in a pinch but the best fit is a large chef's knife like the French Chef's Knife from Cutco, and a smooth wooden cutting board like this Italian Olivewood Charcuterie Board with Hole from Verve.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2026
To Prevent Dull Edges Chef's Knives A sharp chef's knife can make or break your dinner prep, and putting it in the dishwasher dulls the blade over time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The chef's knife is better, which admittedly is not saying much.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 May 2026
Most knives and boards will do the trick in a pinch but the best fit is a large chef's knife like the French Chef's Knife from Cutco, and a smooth wooden cutting board like this Italian Olivewood Charcuterie Board with Hole from Verve.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2026
To Prevent Dull Edges Chef's Knives A sharp chef's knife can make or break your dinner prep, and putting it in the dishwasher dulls the blade over time.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
The chef's knife is better, which admittedly is not saying much.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 17 Jan. 2026
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“Chef's knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chef%27s%20knife. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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