Hospitality Connect lists 193 cooks knives, chef knives and carving and slicing knives for commercial kitchens. Brands include Victorinox, IVO and Wusthof, across classic and professional lines, with black and moulded handle options.
The cooks knife is the blade in hand most of a shift, so it is worth choosing carefully. Blade length is the first decision and balances reach against control: a longer blade covers more board in a stroke for volume prep, while a shorter one is easier to manage for detail work and in a tight section. The second decision is fit in the hand, since a knife that balances well is less tiring across a long service. A carving or slicing knife is a separate purchase, with a longer, narrower blade for cutting cooked meat cleanly.