# 8 Inch Chef Knife | Full Tang |  Made In - Made In

Made In's Chef Knife is made from professional grade steel in the birthplace of the modern chef knife. Full tang, fully forged, nitrogen-treated. Shop now!

Razor-sharp, precise, and surprisingly nimble, this Knife can do anything.

## Description

To make the world’s best Chef Knife, we started at the site of the world’s first Chef Knife: Thiers, France. Here, 5th-generation bladesmiths forge, temperature shock, chemically harden, and finish each by hand to create an incomparably durable and sharp Knife.  
  
Each full tang and fully forged blade begins with a rod of premium Stainless Steel. From there, it’s forged into a Knife that’s well-balanced, precise, ergonomic, and will stay sharp longer. A water-resistant handle prevents slips and stains, so you can tackle everything from spatchcocking to supreming with ease.

## Dimensions

- Blade Material: X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel
- Blade Angle: 12.5-Degree Edge Angle
- Blade Type: Double Bevel
- Blade Length: 8.5”
- Blade Height: 50.4 mm
- Blade Thickness: 2 mm
- Total Length: 13”
- Weight: 8 oz
- Rockwell Scale: 58+ HRC

## Care

- Store out of direct sunlight
- Periodically oil the handle
- Only use on a plastic or Wood cutting board
- Hand wash only, dry immediately
- Sharpen at a 12.5-degree angle

## From the Press

- "This chef's knife feels like an extension of my hand when I'm using it. It offers some serious value for the money.” —_CNET_
- “They are exactly what you want knives to be — sharp, strong, and durable. ” _—The Kitchn_
- The Made In Chef Knife  easily worked through any and all kitchen cutting tasks we put it through.” —_Gear Patrol_

## Shipping, Warranty, & Returns

All items, excluding consumables, customized items, final sale products, and limited edition releases, come with a 45-day risk-free trial, and a limited lifetime warranty. We also offer free returns for all shipments within the contiguous USA. Our full return policy can be found [here](https://madeincookware.com/pages/made-in-cookware-returns-exchanges).

## Features
- Forged for Balance and Precision
- Olive Wood Handle
- Stays Sharp Longer
- Premium Stainless Steel

## Customer Reviews

4.9/5 based on 6,102 reviews

### ★★★★★ Perfect First Professional Knife

​I have been cooking for many years and have completely fallen in love with all of my Made In cookware, so I already knew the quality would be top-notch. I decided to gift the Made In Chef Knife to my nephew, who is a fantastic cook but had never owned a truly professional-grade knife before.
​To say he loves it is an understatement! It is incredibly sharp right out of the box, beautifully balanced, and has completely elevated his prep work. Seeing how much joy it brings him in the kitchen makes it worth every penny. If you are looking to treat a passionate cook in your life (or yourself!), you cannot go wrong with this knife. Highly recommended!

— Tay636

### ★★★★★ They Make Me Look Like I Know What I'm Doing

I bought the olive wood knife set because they looked incredible. Thankfully, they cut as well as they look.

Every knife feels balanced, razor sharp, and genuinely enjoyable to use. The olive wood handles are beautiful without being flashy, and they've become one of the first things people notice when they're in the kitchen.

Five stars. I still dice onions like an amateur, but now I look very confident while doing it.

— Greenwater Poolpainters

### ★★★★★ Outstanding!

The Made In 8 Inch Chef Knife has quickly become my go-to kitchen knife. It's incredibly sharp right out of the box, well-balanced, and feels comfortable in hand even during longer prep sessions. It slices through vegetables, meats, and herbs with ease, making cooking more enjoyable and efficient. The craftsmanship and quality are outstanding; I highly recommend it to any home cook looking to upgrade their kitchen tools.

— Gus K

### ★★★★★ So Sharp

So sharp I cut myself washing it for the first time. Nothing too serious but thanks for the bandaid.

— Martin

### ★★★★★ Smart Investment

I cook all of the time and had my eyes on these for quite sometime now. I knew I'd be getting top notch quality with Made In products. Im glad they sent bandages with them. 😂 I love it! And yes i did cut myself. 😂 They truly are razor sharp and well worth the money.

— JillB

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