Commercial Chef Knives

Whether you operate a restaurant, diner, or cafeteria, our selection of professional chef knives is ideal for your foodservice business. Our assortment of kitchen knives is made of durable materials, such as stainless steel, high carbon stainless steel, and VG-10 Japanese steel. We carry chef knives with several different edge styles, such as granton, serrated, or smooth blades so you can easily slice anything from baguettes and starches to fruits and vegetables.

What is a chef knife?

A chef knife is a multipurpose food preparation tool that was originally intended for butchering large pieces of meat. Most chef knives are versatile and can be used to slice, chop, and mince a wide range of ingredients.

What makes a good chef knife?

When determining what makes a good chef knife, keep in mind that the best product is the one that suits your individual preferences and needs. However, you should also consider the weight of the knife, the size, and the balance the knife has in your hand.

Chef knife uses

Chef knife uses include chopping vegetables for soup, slicing fruit for pies and tarts, mincing herbs, and cutting meat for salads and entrees once it comes off the grill.

How to correctly hold a chef’s knife

To correctly hold a chef knife, grip the handle towards the blade with your thumb and index finger on opposite sides. Your other three fingers should loosely grip the finger guard.

How do you use a chef knife?

To use a chef knife, hold the food item steady with your non-knife, guiding hand. Then, use the tip of the knife as a fulcrum and rock it back and forth across the item, so the knife never leaves the cutting board.

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