{"product_id":"chefs-kiss-7-hand-forged-chef-knife","title":"Chef's Kiss 7\" Hand Forged Serbian Chef Knife, Handmade High Carbon Steel, Tall Blade, Hardwood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChef's Kiss\u003c\/strong\u003e is our take on the Serbian chef knife: a 7\" hand forged high carbon steel blade with a tall face, a curved belly and a hammer textured finish that looks like it came straight off the anvil. It sits somewhere between a chef knife and a small cleaver, and it handles most of what a home kitchen throws at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForged in the Serbian Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Serbian chef knife is known for its shape. The blade is tall and wide, the flats carry hammer marks, and the whole thing feels more like a tool than a showpiece. The Chef's Kiss is forged that way by hand. The smith draws out the height first, then works the curve of the belly so it rocks cleanly on the board. The hammer texture is left on the face, and the edge is finished by hand until it is razor sharp. A full tang with steel pins holds the hardwood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Tall Blade Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight is the whole point. Your knuckles clear the board when you chop, and the wide face works as a scoop to carry diced onion to the pan. The curved belly lets you rock through parsley, garlic and ginger without lifting the tip. It breaks down vegetables and boneless meat with ease. It is not a bone chopper, even though it looks like one, so leave joints and frozen food to a true cleaver. If you prefer a slimmer, more traditional profile at the same length, go with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/orca-12-hand-forged-chef-knife-carbon-steel-black-rosewood\"\u003eOrca 7\" chef knife\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/chef-knives\"\u003echef knives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\" hand forged, tall profile with curved belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammer textured high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Razor sharp, finished by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang with steel pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e All purpose prep, dicing, mincing and slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Gift That Gets Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the knife for the cook who already owns a block full of knives and still wants something with character. It suits a birthday, a housewarming, or a Christmas box for the friend who shares every dinner they make. The Serbian style shape starts a conversation at the counter, and the handmade finish means no two look quite the same. More ideas live in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gifts\"\u003eknife gifts collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash it and dry it straight away. A light coat of food safe oil keeps the high carbon steel happy between uses. No dishwasher and no soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Serbian chef knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a hand forged kitchen knife with a tall, wide blade and a hammered finish. It chops like a small cleaver and slices like a chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it cut bone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The shape looks tough, but this is a prep knife. Use a cleaver for bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come sharp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The edge is finished by hand and ships razor sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it different from the Orca?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSame 7\" length, but the Chef's Kiss has a taller blade that gives more knuckle clearance and scoops food better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt rocks through parsley and garlic, then carries the pile to the pan on the flat of the blade. Our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/serbian-chef-knife\"\u003ewhat makes a Serbian chef knife different\u003c\/a\u003e explains why the tall shape works that way and where it stops being useful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xcutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232703971548,"sku":"XCC-270","price":327.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/9222\/4732\/files\/twohandforgedcleaversonwallrack.png?v=1785907246","url":"https:\/\/www.xcutlery.com.au\/products\/chefs-kiss-7-hand-forged-chef-knife","provider":"Xcutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}