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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—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
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Be sure to check out the new Great Jones x Lamson chef's knives and cutting boards, as well!
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Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024
Be sure to check out the new Great Jones x Lamson chef's knives and cutting boards, as well!
HexClad
HexClad 12-Piece Hybrid Perfect Pots and Pans Set
Get one of the best nonstick cookware sets out there for 40% off right now.
—Alexis Simmerman, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
Be sure to check out the new Great Jones x Lamson chef's knives and cutting boards, as well!
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
Hello, Le Creuset Dutch oven, cult-favorite Our Place skillet, and high-quality chef's knife.
—Annie Blackman, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2024
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“Chef's knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chef%27s%20knife. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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