Condition: New Age : 2020+ Material: wood, steel with powder code Origin: Japan A chef's knife (also sometimes called a cook's knife) is a firm, large bladed, all-purpose kitchen knife. It's surprisingly versatile and will assist you in the kitchen with all sorts of jobs, from finely chopping herbs and nuts and preparing meat and hard vegetables like squash or red cabbage, through to cutting vegetables and baked products with precision. If you maintain a chef's knife, it will last you for years. To keep it in good order, sharpen the blade frequently, especially if it's made from steel, and always cut on a wooden or plastic board as hard surfaces like glass or granite will damage and dull them. Avoid using them to cut bone or frozen produce, as this could cause the blade to chip.