Vintage French Nogent Butcher Knife 140mm Carbon Steel 2169

Experience the Raw Authority of a Vintage French Nogent Butcher Knife - Carbon Steel Craft from the Heart of Thiers

The Specs

• Style: Nogent butcher knife
• Blade Length: 140mm
• Steel: Carbon steel
• Bevel: Double bevel
• Handle: Traditional Nogent-style (bolster and riveted scales)
• Origin: France
• Condition: Pre-owned, vintage
• SKU: 2169

Why This Knife Works

The Nogent style is one of France's most enduring knife designs - a silhouette born in the workshops of Thiers and refined over generations of professional kitchen use. This compact 140mm butcher knife carries all the hallmarks of that tradition: a robust carbon steel blade that takes a razor-keen edge and rewards regular honing with performance that stainless simply cannot match. Carbon steel develops a natural patina over time, a sign of a knife that has been used and cared for properly. At 140mm, this is a nimble, precise butcher knife - ideal for breaking down poultry, trimming fat, and working around bone with control. A vintage Nogent in this condition is a genuine find for the collector or the working cook who values character over convenience.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately and thoroughly after every use to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil or camellia oil to the blade after drying
• Hone regularly on a fine honing rod to maintain the edge
• Sharpen on a whetstone - carbon steel responds beautifully to a good stone
• Store in a knife roll or on a magnetic strip - never loose in a drawer