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Anthony R in Tuross Head, NSW recently completed this classy French style chef knife.Thought we could share a couple of photos here from the Australian Beginner Knifemaking Group, with Anthony's permission.In European knife blade styles, full-sized chef knives are usually classed as either "French" or "German".This depends on the amount of belly in the blade, and how it is used.The French style is a flatter blade for a sharper (louder) chopping action, while the German with more belly is often u …

Jamie M sent some photos today of a beautiful Japan-inspired Chef knife.The blade is a San Mai Santoku 180 with handle and matching Saya in Ironwood.The blade is recessed into the handle block, and a cypress pine bolster completes the knife.