chef's knife

American  

[shefs nahyf] / ˈʃɛfs ˌnaɪf /

Also chef knife

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.

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Etymology

Origin of chef's knife

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

But if your cousin is the type who truly wants to contribute — who wants the feeling of being useful without, you know, wielding a chef’s knife in a crowded room — then yes, of course you can say “no.”

From Salon

Hand-wash a chef’s knife or a nonstick pan, and you can dry it for storage without grabbing a towel.

From The Wall Street Journal

This olivewood-handled chef’s knife is a work of art.

From Salon

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