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. Consumer Reports

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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 Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the watermelon in half. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for chef's knife

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chef's knife was in 1893

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“Chef's knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chef%27s%20knife. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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chef's knife

noun
: a large kitchen knife with a triangular blade
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