# 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 easy shipping options for the US and EU. We also ship internationally to over 200 countries. Learn more about our shipping policy [here](https://madeincookware.com/pages/help-center). - 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 60 days on the majority of our items within the contiguous US and EU. 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 6,131 reviews ### ★★★★☆ Good, solid knives! I did a ton of independent research before purchasing these knives for my parents and the conclusion was that these are indeed competitive with knives that are potentially even double the price in some cases. They are definitely sharper and better quality knives than my parents have had before and they are enjoying using them! My only complaint is that the paring knife did show up with a less sharp edge than the chef and bread knives and the 4° side of the blade was slightly rough and jagged near the point. The knife still works, but this was a bit disappointing. All in all though, like I said, quite happy with this purchase! — Wes ### ★★★★★ Seriously sharp. Love the knife. There’s a reason a bandaid comes in the box. — Cut fingers ### ★★★★★ Awesome Knives These knives are awesome! I had been looking at the for the past year. I didn't realize how how much they would make my meal peep so much easier. So glad I bought them — Chloe ### ★★★★★ Don't wait to buy good knives, you will use them a These knives are so much better than any that I have ever had, both my sons are very good cooks and they absolutely love them. — Brigid ### ★★★★★ Beautiful knives! These knives (set of 2) are in the most useful sizes. I love them, and I love how they look. I hope they go on sale soon because I’d like to buy another set or two for gifts. — GreekAmericanMom ### ★★★★★ Great knives Amazing knife set. I've been wanting a good quality chef knife forever & so glad I went with this one. Amazing in every way. It came with a made in band aid which is adorable & perfect because I did get a small cut the second time I used it. This is a very sharp set of knives. — Sue from NJ ### ★★★★★ Slides through everything like butter! I did my research on some of the best quality knives out there and Made In came up several times. They did not disappoint! Not only are they gorgeous, they slide through everything like butter!!! I love to cook and this only makes me love cooking more! Definitely worth the money! — Theresa ### ★★★★★ 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 --- URL: https://madeincookware.com/products/8-inch-chef-knife