Vintage French Knife Set 5x Made in France 1985

Experience varied blade lengths with a vintage French five-piece set

This pre-owned set brings together five recorded stainless steel knives with wood handles, ranging from 150mm to 300mm in blade length. Longer and compact blades offer different handling options for a vintage cutlery collection or preparation following assessment of each knife.

The Specs

• Set: five knives
• Maker attribution previously listed: Sabatier and others; individual identities not independently verified
• Blade lengths recorded: 300mm / 280mm / 160mm / 160mm / 150mm
• Overall lengths recorded, in the same order: 450mm / 410mm / 300mm / 290mm / 280mm
• 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

No individual production dates or authenticated maker details have been established for this set. It contains four recorded blade lengths across five knives, rather than five distinct sizes. The longest blade was previously described as a carving knife, but each knife's role should follow confirmation of its profile, geometry and condition. Earlier claims of exceptional preservation, ready-to-use condition and coverage of every kitchen task are not supported by documented assessments. Stainless steel offers corrosion resistance but still benefits from prompt cleaning and 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 and condition
• Sharpen on suitable stones following each existing bevel, or use a professional sharpening service
• Assess the blades and handles before food preparation
• Store clean and dry with every edge protected; avoid loose drawers