Vintage / Antique J A Henckels model 100-7” carbon steel French style chef knife, hand forged after drop forged and hand ground carbon steel with French style cuisine massive / Nogent style handle.

Thin light and super nimble, this is from when Henckels was at the top of their game quality wise and shows the wide influence from French knives in professional cutlery. 

Blade is very full and free from abuse, there are some cracks in the handle at the two cast pewter pins. 

7 3/8" blade, 12 1/8" overall length