Vintage French Sabatier Nogent Style Slicing Knife 240mm High Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2272

Experience Nogent Elegance - Vintage Sabatier Slicing Knife 240mm

The Nogent style is the most distinctive silhouette in French cutlery - the exposed tang, the bolsterless transition from blade to handle, and the slender elegance that defines old-school French knife design. This vintage Sabatier 240mm slicing knife in high carbon steel with a wood handle is a beautiful working tool with serious provenance.

The Specs

• Steel: High carbon steel
• Style: French Nogent-style slicing knife
• Blade length: 240mm
• Handle: Wood (Nogent-style exposed tang)
• Origin: France
• Condition: Vintage / pre-owned - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

Sabatier is one of the oldest and most recognised names in French cutlery, originating from the Thiers region - France's knife-making capital since the Middle Ages. The Nogent style originated in the Nogent-en-Bassigny region, a rival French cutlery centre, and is characterised by its stripped-back construction: no full bolster, just a clean blade-to-handle join with the tang visible through the handle. At 240mm this is a full-length slicer - capable of covering a whole side of salmon or a full roasting joint in a single pass. High carbon steel at this length rewards the cook who sharpens: a fine, sustained edge that makes presentation cuts feel effortless. A piece of French culinary heritage that still works.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust and handle damage
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or ceramic rod
• Sharpen on water stones or a whetstone (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer