Experience French Precision in Its Most Compact Form
The K Sabatier Paring Knife 100mm is the detail knife of the Au Carbone Olive Wood line - a short, nimble blade forged from a single piece of carbon steel for peeling, trimming, and all the in-hand work that demands complete control. Light, sharp, and fitted with a warm olive wood handle.
The Specs
Steel: Carbon steel, forged from a single piece
Hardness: 52-54 HRC
Blade length: 100mm
Total length: 200mm
Handle: Olive wood, three stainless rivets
Origin: France
The K Sabatier Difference
K Sabatier has been forging knives in Thiers - the knife-making capital of France - for generations. The Au Carbone Olive Wood line pairs carbon steel with a handle material as characterful as the blade itself: olive wood, with its distinctive grain and natural warmth, secured to the tang with three stainless rivets. The paring knife's short, rigid blade with central tip is ideal for peeling garlic, trimming herbs, segmenting citrus, and all the precise detail work that a larger blade simply can't reach. Carbon steel takes a finer, keener edge than stainless and responds exceptionally well to sharpening - the more you use and maintain it, the better it performs.
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only, never dishwasher
Dry immediately after every use - carbon steel will rust if left wet
Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
Expect a natural patina to develop over time - this is normal and protective
Do not soak or leave the olive wood handle wet
Occasionally treat the olive wood handle with a food-safe wood oil to keep it conditioned
Sharpen with a whetstone - carbon steel responds exceptionally well to sharpening
