Up for your consideration is this vintage 1950's 12" blade SABATIER K carbon steel chef knife.
Sabatier K Jeune is a brand known for its exceptional quality in France and throughout the world.
The overall length is 17" to include the wood handle with the brass rivets. The handle is tight with no loose pieces. The blade has some staining which is common with a knife of this age, there is no etching.