chef's knife

[ shefs nahyf ]

noun

1. a multipurpose kitchen knife with a wide blade usually 8 to 10 inches long and tapering to a point, used for slicing, chopping, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chef's knife¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

To be honest, the exact rationale for taking out my chef’s knife can change on a day-to-day basis and sometimes, multiple times throughout a single day.

From Salon

With a sharp carving or chef’s knife, create a flap by slicing between the meat and the bones, staying as close to the bones as possible and stopping just before they’re separated from the roast.

From Seattle Times

Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut into 12 biscuits.

From Seattle Times

The half-acre lot, in the shape of a chef’s knife, was carved out of a large affordable housing project because it was too close to the freeway to qualify for tax-credit financing.

From Los Angeles Times

You should have a very very very sharp, large chef's knife for proper, efficient herb chopping without any sort of bruising, but knives are a conversation for another.

From Salon