What is a Chefs Knife or French Knife?
A chefs knife is probably the most useful piece of kitchen equipment next to a frying pan. This style of knife generally ranges from 6 to 10 inches with the most common length being 8 inches in length. Blades may be straight or curved, thick or thin, but generally there are two distinct styles of chefs knives with different blade styles and construction techniques. Inside each of these classes there are also differences between brands and models when it comes to construction, metal quality, and balance. Construction Japanese knives are often made with additives like vanadium and molybdenum, making the blade harder and more stain resistant depending on the alloy. German knives will generally be a high carbon stainless steel, which is a little softer than the Japanese alloys. Oftentimes, a harder blade is more prone to cracking or shattering. In a working kitchen, it isn’t uncommon to hear a story about how someone’s Global hit the floor and broke in two, or the tip broke off. You’ll see
