Vintage French Butcher Knife Set 4x Made in France 1959

Experience the character of four vintage French butcher knives

This pre-owned four-piece set brings together recorded blade lengths from 140mm to 280mm, with stainless steel blades and wood handles. The varied sizes offer longer and compact options for a vintage cutlery collection or controlled preparation following assessment of each knife.

The Specs

• Set: four knives
• Maker attribution previously listed: Sabatier and others; individual maker identities not independently verified
• Blade lengths recorded: 280mm / 160mm / 160mm / 140mm
• Overall lengths recorded, in the same order: 420mm / 300mm / 300mm / 270mm
• Steel recorded: stainless steel; exact grades not specified
• Handles: wood; species not specified
• Construction previously listed: fully forged, full tang; not independently verified for each knife
• Bevel previously listed: double bevel; individual geometry and edge angles require confirmation
• Origin recorded: France
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned
• Thickness, hardness and weight: earlier blanket 1.5mm, 58 HRC and approximately 100g per knife figures require individual verification

Heritage & Use

The set is recorded as French-made, but no individual production dates or authenticated maker details have been established. Its mix of blade lengths offers different handling characteristics without implying that it covers every butchery task. Select cutting roles only after checking each blade's profile, edge and condition. Stainless steel offers corrosion resistance, but still benefits from hand washing and prompt drying.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately and avoid soaking the wood handles
• Hone only where appropriate for each knife's confirmed geometry
• Sharpen on suitable stones following the existing bevel, or use a professional sharpening service
• Assess the blades and handles before food preparation
• Store clean and dry with each edge protected