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Take your chopping skills to a new level with Rada’s French Chef! The large cutting surface allows you to rock the knife back and forth, making dicing and mincing fun and easy, while the offset handle keeps your knuckles safe.
Silver Handle: Item R131
Black Handle: Item W231
DESCRIPTION
The professional design of the French Chef features an 8½ʺ blade that boasts a nice large cutting surface specially shaped to rock. Chefs will tell you this knife is the most valuable tool on the job and one that home chefs should own too.
RECOMMENDED USES
The French Chef easily dices veggies and minces fresh herbs. Turn the knife on its side and use the flat surface to smash garlic then transfer it from the cutting board to your bowl or pan. You’ll feel and look like a pro with this multi-use knife!
BLADE
To assure our customers get the best knives available, all Rada blades are crafted from surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel for a lifetime of durability then hollow ground for incredible sharpness. Designed with frequent use in mind, non-serrated, hollow-ground blades can be easily re-sharpened to achieve a like-new blade again and again. For easy at-home sharpening, check out Rada’s Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
HANDLE
This knife has two handle options. The silver handle is made from permanently cast brushed aluminum and has a satin finish. The black handle is constructed from stainless steel resin. Both are incredibly durable and fit beautifully into any kitchen décor.
AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING GIFT SET
Chef Select SetThis three-piece Chef Select Gift Set includes three knives that are highly regarded by novice and professional cooks alike. All three knives are great for those who are interested in improving their knife skills or simply want high-quality, impressive kitchen prep knives that will last a lifetime.
"These knives are the best I've ever had! They hold their edges the best of any knives I have ever had & I wouldn't give them up for anything & would highly recommend them over any other knives I have ever had."
Robyn R.
BLADE LENGTH 8½"
BLADE HEIGHT 2³/₁₆"
TOTAL LENGTH 13"
BLADE MATERIAL Surgical-Quality,
T420 High-Carbon Stainless Steel
BLACK HANDLE MATERIAL Molded Resin
SILVER HANDLE MATERIAL Cast Aluminum
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION USA
PRODUCT WARRANTY The Lifetime Guarantee
A dull knife is a dangerous knife! Keep your blades sharp. When Rada’s high-quality non-serrated blades need sharpening, there’s no need for a professional knife-sharpening service. You can do it yourself in a matter of seconds with the modest but oh-so incredibly effective Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
Rada recommends hand washing all fine cutlery. Hand washing prevents microscopic dings on a knife blade’s cutting edge, eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents that will negatively affect its handle, and ultimately extends the life of the knife.
While Rada’s black handle knives and utensils are more dishwasher tolerant than the silver handles, hand washing is still recommended.
It boils down to this: When knives last a lifetime like Rada Cutlery knives do, you want them to remain in tip-top condition so you can enjoy them for a lifetime.
Since 1948, Rada Cutlery has been crafting knives that stand the test of time. The hand-sharpened, razor-sharp edge of the surgical-quality, T420 high-carbon stainless steel blade ensures that durability reaches our customers...for a lifetime of use.
Every one of our products is handcrafted in the heart of the USA, with materials only from America. Our strong heritage and Midwest values assure dependability you can believe in and sharp good looks you’ll be proud to have in your home.
Outstanding knives. Exceptional value. That’s the Rada way.
United States United StatesHaving never owned anything but knives from the Big-Box stores I had no concept of "Fine Cutlery". The box came several days earlier than I expected and I experienced the irony of opening my new knives with my old knife. Actually sent a picture of it to my friend. Each of the knives (I ordered 4) were secured and nestled on their own cardboard sheath. I wish I could share the almost electric sensation when I slid the French Chef knife out of it's sheath and heard that almost musical "ting". I have had them three weeks or so, use them several times a day and still thrill at that "ting" when I remove the sheath. Yes, I keep them in their sheaths after drying them as I hope to pass them on to my great granddaughter. In addition to the obvious benefit to my household, I was given the opportunity to help raising funds for my young friends cheerleader squad. Thank you so much for a wonderful product...or four. Ann Bales
United StatesThe knives are good. I like the sharpener as well. I have enjoyed them and would buy again.
United StatesIt did exactly what I wanted. Very sharp and easy to use. Love the fact that it came with a cover.
Silver. Our silver permanently cast solid brushed aluminum handles with a satin finish were the “originals,” dating back to post-WWII (1948), when manufacturing of non-war-related products began in earnest.
Black. Our black handles are made from stainless steel resin and were introduced in 2007 to offer more choices to our customers. This handle is also more tolerant of dishwashers.
Anthem Wave. In 2019, another black handle was introduced. Called Anthem Wave, it has an ergonomic grip and is slightly longer and larger than our other handles, great for people who prefer a bigger handle.
The best way to care for all fine cutlery is to hand wash and then dry immediately. Hand washing eliminates the harsh environment created by a dishwasher’s high temperatures and abrasive detergents, prevents microscopic dings on the blades’ cutting edge, and helps protect your knives from corrosion, ultimately extending the life of their finish. Caring for your knives properly assures they’ll remain sharp and in great condition for a lifetime of use
Every Rada Cutlery product is 100% American made, from raw materials through construction. Always have been; always will be.
Our knives are crafted with surgical-quality high-carbon stainless steel and hand sharpened, giving every Rada knife a razor-sharp edge.
All non-serrated Rada knives can be easily resharpened when needed, to achieve a like-new blade again and again.
Every product manufactured by Rada Mfg. Co. is GUARANTEED FOR LIFE from defects in material or workmanship. Our craftsmanship is topnotch, meaning you’ll probably never need this guarantee, but if you do, we’ll be here for you to honor our promise.
Our products last. Families often pass their knives from generation to generation. The low price you’ll pay for that kind of quality is remarkable!
Hooray! All Rada knives (as well as the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener) and utensils can be used by either right- or left-handed users equally well. Our Cheese Knife has special features designed to work its best when held in the right hand. However, customers have told us they use the knife with their left hand without issue.
Every serrated Rada knife and “cutting utensil” is made using the BEST type of serration for its intended purpose. Non-serrated blades are hollow ground on both sides for ultimate cutting and slicing.
Simply grip the sharpener’s durable nylon base at the end furthest from the wheels with one hand and pull a knife blade between the wheels of the sharpener at a slight upward angle using the other hand; repeat four to six times. This works equally well whether you hold the sharpener with your left hand (logo is facing you for “righties”) or with your right hand (logo is facing away from you for “lefties”). Now, carefully wipe off the blade to remove any metal shavings and you’re done!
The secret is in the Quick Edge Knife Sharpener’s dual steel wheels, which intersect to sharpen both sides of a knife blade at the same time. The specially hardened, high-carbon stainless wheels ensure that blades reach their sharpest point with only a few passes
Rada Mfg. Co. has been manufacturing cutlery in the Midwest since 1948, selling more than 170 million knives since that time. Every product is 100% made in the USA, from raw materials all the way through construction.
We started out in a small facility producing just six products and three gift sets, several of which are still in production today. We’ve come a long way since then and offer 125+ products from knives, utensils, and gift sets to kitchen tools, food mixes, and recipe and gift books.
Through the years, Rada has remained strong, with this goal at the forefront: providing outstanding knives at an exceptional value that everyone can afford. Because sharp knives shouldn’t be a luxury.
Rada also helps thousands of fundraising groups raise money for their causes through our Fundraising Programs and provides an opportunity for individuals and small businesses to sell and profit from Rada products through our Reseller Program.
Rada knives are crafted with surgical quality high carbon stainless steel and hand sharpened for a razor-sharp edge.
All Rada products have been proudly 100% manufactured in the USA for over 70 years.
Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned due to defects in material or workmanship.
