# 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! Fully forged in France’s historic knife making region, the Chef Knife is perfectly balanced and holds a sharp edge. ## Description The 8” Chef Knife is the most versatile blade in the kitchen, built for slicing, dicing, and chopping with ease. Forged in Thiers, France, by a 5th-generation bladesmith, this knife combines the durability of German steel with the razor-sharp precision of Japanese blades. This blade features an asymmetric double bevel with a 14° primary micro bevel on the front and a 4° polishing bevel on the reverse—resulting in a total cutting angle of just 18°. The result? Twice the sharpness, less maintenance, and effortless cutting power. Unlike standard knives that dull unevenly, the optimized edge geometry keeps this blade sharper for longer, requiring just a few strokes of a honing rod on the reverse side for maintenance. And even though the blade is asymmetrical, it's been carefully designed to feel intuitive for both right- and left-handed chefs. Crafted with a full tang, fully forged construction, this knife is finished with a Black ABS or Olive Wood handle, offering enhanced impact resistance, durability, and a secure grip. ## Dimensions - Blade Material: X50CrMoV15 Stainless Steel - Blade Angle: 18-Degree Edge Angle - Blade Type: Double Bevel - Blade Length: 8.5” - Blade Height: 1.96" - Blade Thickness: 2.3 mm - Total Length: 13” - Weight: 7 oz - Rockwell Score: 58+ HRC ## Care - Hand Wash Only, Dry Immediately - ABT knives can be sharpened like any other knife. The knives have a particularly fine sharpened edge. They can be maintained like any traditional knife with a good quality steel or diamond sharpening steel, or water stones designed for sharpening knife blades. For ease and perfect results, we recommend sharpening only the opposite side of the visible cutting edge (back side for a right-handed person) by applying a shallow angle. ## Shipping, Warranty, and Returns - We offer Free Shipping on all orders over $49 in the contiguous U.S. We also ship internationally to over 200 countries. Learn more about our shipping policy [here](https://madein.cc/shipping-policy). - All Made In Cookware products come with a limited or lifetime warranty. For eligible items, we will replace any defective cookware with some exceptions regarding proper care and use. Learn more about our warranty policy [here](https://madeincookware.com/pages/warranty). - We accept returns and exchanges for up to 45 days on the majority of our items within the contiguous US. Exclusions apply including — consumables, customized/engraved items, final sale products, limited edition releases, and other select items. Learn more about our returns policy [here](https://madeincookware.com/pages/made-in-cookware-returns-exchanges). ## Features - Made in France - X50CrMoV15 NITRO+ Metal - Rockwell Hardness of 58+ - Full Tang and Fully Forged - Slip-Resistant Handle - Lifetime Warranty ## Customer Reviews 4.9/5 based on 6,102 reviews ### ★★★★★ Perfect quality knife set! Great purchase! Great knives! Great quality ~ great feel! I finally have a set of knives that make prep work a breeze! Very pleased with my purchase! — J Bigs ### ★★★★★ Amazing knives My knives are truly amazing! They have a nice handle and feel great in your hands. They cut through everything like butter — Tammie ### ★★★★★ 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 ### ★★★★★ Quality knife set My son-in-law loves this gift of knives and the magnetic butcher block to store without damaging the blades. Each knife cuts beautifully. The efficiency of the knives cuts down on prep work so food preparation and cooking is less time consuming. It is an attractive quality set of knives. I’m going to buy a set for myself! — Bonnie ### ★★★★★ 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 ### ★★★★★ Turns out I like a chefs knife after all! I always thought of myself as just a santuku girl, but this bad boy is actually pretty awesome. It has great balance, feels good in my hand and is super sharp. The olive wood handle is really pretty and looks great on the wall. It makes a chopped salad a breeze. — MG ### ★★★★★ 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 ### ★★★★★ Best knife ever! This knife has exceeded my expectations. Its weight is ideal for chopping and slicing, and it arrived exceptionally sharp. I've had to adjust my technique due to its superior sharpness compared to my previous knives. It truly performs beyond what I anticipated. — Geri ### ★★★★★ Perfect set Each knife feels comfortable and precise in hand, making everyday prep work noticeably easier and more enjoyable. — Jorge ### ★★★★★ Get this knife Knife as expected, comfortable and I use it daily. It came sharpened very well which was a very nice touch. Thank you, MadeIn! — Anya S. ### ★★★★★ Great Housewarming Gift! I bought this as a housewarming gift for my daughter and her boyfriend. They were thrilled! Love how sharp the knives are and I splurged and bought the knife block as well, which is beautiful! After using the knives, they decided to purchase pots and pans from Made In as well. Looking forward to using those as well! Would highly recommend. — Stacy W ### ★★★★★ Love the handle! Quality product, enjoy the olive wood handle, makes it special. — Bigguns ### ★★★★★ Superbly crafted and easy to use What a glorious feeling to hold this perfectly balanced knife in my hand- and it slices through anything like butter with precision and ease. Absolutely love it! — C Johnsen ### ★★★★★ Professional quality knife This knife is amazing so far, the weight is great, the balance near perfect for me. I suspect the edge to last a long time, but out of the box it's wicked sharp. — Bryan ### ★★★★★ A really great knife I waited a long time to order this because I have several high-quality French & Japanese knives. The Made In chef’s knife is really a pleasure to use. Nicely balanced and truly razor sharp. I’ve used it on meats and vegetables & it does a great job. I am really happy with this knife. — Gary m. ### ★★★★★ Knives worth displaying! I love these knives, sharp as promised, and beautiful olive wood handles. — Sue ### ★★★★★ New knives Just got these knives and they are amazing. Only got to use them a couple of times but the quality and Sharpness is unparalleled ! — Bill Alter ### ★★★★★ Perfect balance Very sharp of course. Made me realize my others need sharpening. Love the weight and balance of this knife. Very comfortable to hold and work with. Quality seems to be there as well. Only purchased one as I am slowly rebuilding my kitchen utensils and cookware and I’m very particular. Researched A LOT before making this purchase…so glad I did. — Cooking With Passion ### ★★★★★ Thoroughly impressive! Received this knife as a birthday gift from my mother. I am thoroughly impressed with the quality and craftsmanship, and the design is perfectly balanced for my cutting style. I immediately put my old Henckels knife in the "not really going to use anymore" drawer. Will be purchasing more Made In knives and other cookware in the near future. — Cplcory ### ★★★★★ — L Snyder ### ★★★★★ Solid knife comparable to wusthof Great knife overall. The balance is very good and feels amazing in hand. Very sharp aswell can cut through anything you need — Raja ### ★★★★★ All the knives you’ll ever need I upgraded to new ones after 55 years with the knives my wife and I bought when we were engaged. We took care of them . I’m passing them on. The new knives are amazing. I bought a sharpening stone to sharpen them whenever they need it. I love these knives! I fully expect my kids to argue over them when I’m gone. — JJ ### ★★★★★ Great starter set ! I love the 8.5" chef, bread , and paring knife set! Asymmetrical bevel tech is fantastic, super sharp, sturdy, light and well balanced. The magnetic knife block is great too! Holds an assortment of shapes and sizes, and you see exactly what you're reaching for any prep job. — DSal ### ★★★★★ Great gift choices My son loves Made In. For the last two years his birthday and Christmas wish was for Made In pans or cutlery. He is always excited to open his gift knowing it is a new Made In product. Thank you Made In for making gift giving so easy. — Anonymous ### ★★★★★ Obsessed with these knives Great knife, especially if you are comfortable with a whetstone. The bread knife is excellent for crusty bread. Easy to sharpen, great quality. Wouldn't use another brand. — Amber ### ★★★★★ PASSING IT ON The quality that Made In represents in its products is second to none. I will passing all that I have bought to my children, who ever is going to be the cook in their family. Great Products !!!!!! — K-Allen-D ### ★★★★★ Game Changer Game changer! Great craftsmanship and high quality. — Jon ### ★★★★★ 2nd set purchased as a Gift for my son...? I love these knives. My husband bought them for me and they are perfect! The style, the weight, and the sharpness of these knives run through anything! We liked them so much we bought an additional set for my son's wedding shower gift...he loves them as well! — Jane --- URL: https://madeincookware.com/products/8-inch-chef-knife