French Chef Knife

The hallmark of the French-style chef knife is its elegantly tapered blade, straighter than its German counterpart, with only a gentle upward curve toward the tip. This shape allows for powerful, clean slicing as well as controlled rocking motions, making it ideal for everything from chopping fine herb to carving roasts. Whether you're dicing vegetables, slicing meat or mincing garlic, this French chef knife brings precision, heritage, and a touch of old-world artistry to your kitchen. 

The B.K. Forge version combines French style blade shape with Japanese style wa handle.
Western knives feature softer steel (56±1 HRC) and more obtuse edge than Japanese knives, making for a tougher knife that is not quite as sharp. If you would like to purchase a version of this knife that is hardened and sharpened to the Japanese standard (61±1 HRC for carbon and 60±1 HRC for stainless), add your request as a note at checkout for no extra cost.