Hand forged Village Blacksmith (Washington Cutlery Co.1898-1940) "French Cook" heavy chef knife made sometime in the early 20th century in Watertown Wisconsin. 

This knife has a very heavy heel and thick spine at neck tapering quickly into a thinner edge. The original "French Cook" etch is still visible on the blade, while there were some heavy French chef knives this is a bit of a unique design to Village Blacksmith. 

Handle is a brass riveted rosewood and is nice and secure 

13" blade, 3" wide at heel 7/16th at the thickest point 27.5 oz