EUROPEAN DESIGNS

European Chef's knives are known for their distinctive shape, particularly the underside of the blade, which features a pronounced curve, or "belly." This unique design enables the rocking motion that is commonly used in mise en place tasks such as chopping herbs and vegetables.

The handles of European Chef's knives are typically downswept, with indentations and/or curvature for a better grip. All handles are full tang, meaning that the blade and handle are made from the same piece of hardened steel, resulting in an unbreakable tool.

A classical European Chef's knife typically ranges in length from 8 to 9 inches (approximately 20 to 23 cm), although shorter versions and paring knives are also available in the same design style.

All European Chef's knife blades are hardened, oil-quenched, tempered, etched, and polished to ensure optimal performance. The blades feature a 17° cutting edge, which is typical for this type of knife.

Design "Mark 1" - "Victoria"

Design "Mark 2" - "La Belle de Jour"

Design "Mark 3" - Crossover Japanese / European

Design "Mark 4" - Classical European