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LONGTIME FANS OF RADA KNOW THIS: they wouldn’t dream of stocking their kitchens with anything but Rada products. And not just because their grandmas and moms used Rada too, but because they know Rada offers the best knives at the best value. Remarkable products at a phenomenal value. That’s the Rada way.
SINCE 1948 AND MORE THAN 170 MILLION KNIVES LATER, we’re proud to say we still manufacture in the heart of the USA. Every product is 100% made in the USA, with materials only from America. We believe so strongly in our high-quality craftsmanship that everything we manufacture carries our lifetime guarantee!
YEAR AFTER YEAR AND GENERATION AFTER GENERATION, resellers bring new Rada users into the circle of admirers. You’ll hear it over and over again: customers love our products and are excited to consider what they might add to their kitchen collection. Thank you for helping introduce Rada to cooks everywhere!
“Once you own a Rada, nothing else will do.” – Pam D.
French Chef
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$30.00
ADD THE KNIFE SHARPENER $13.60 
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.
- We meticulously hand-sharpen surgical-grade T420 high-carbon stainless steel to a razor-sharp edge.
- Knives are hollow ground to achieve and maintain a sharp edge that lasts. When sharpening is needed, it’s an easy and inexpensive at-home process using our Quick Edge Knife Sharpener.
- Available with a choice of silver satin aluminum handle or black resin handle.
- Offset handle keeps knuckles safe while cutting.
- Backed by our Lifetime Guarantee: Rada Mfg. Co. will replace any product manufactured by our company returned to us due to defects in material or workmanship.
Silver Handle: Item R131
Black Handle: Item W231
The Extraordinary Value of the French Chef Knife
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
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Chef Select Set -
This 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.
MY RADA KNIVES ARE AWESOME! ★★★★★
"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.
Product Specifications
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
Ready to Last a Lifetime
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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.
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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.
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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.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 141 Reviews
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KB
04/05/2021
Kimberly B.
United StatesI recommend this product
Love Rada cutlery!
I recently purchased the chef’s knife and the cook's knife and love them. They are the quality I've always seen in other Rada products.
DS
12/06/2020
Dianep S.
United StatesI recommend this product
Best of the best
I have many rada knives. I love them all. The French Chef is a great addition to my collection. I don't use anything but rada.
SP
10/08/2020
Sharon P.
United StatesI recommend this product
French Chef Knife
It handles very well, sharp and easy to use. The knife cuts well with no tearing or bruising the item you are cutting. Love the knife.
CA
05/06/2020
Candace A.
United StatesI recommend this product
Excellent
I've used RADA knives for years. Great quality and they are made in the USA! My new French Chef knife works like a dream. I highly recommend this to anyone who is serious about their cutlery.
FAQs
- ▼What makes Rada products so special?
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All Rada Cutlery products are 100% American made. Always have been; always will be. What’s that mean for you? High-quality craftsmanship, dependability, and products you can count on.
- ▼Why Rada?
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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 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.
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