Vintage Nogent Knife Set 2x Carbon Steel France 2043

Experience vintage French cutlery character with a Nogent-style pair

This pre-owned two-piece set combines recorded 200mm carbon steel blades with wood handles. Different recorded overall lengths offer two handling options for a cutlery collection or controlled preparation following assessment of each knife.

The Specs

• Set: two knives
• Style recorded: Nogent; individual makers not established
• Blade lengths recorded: 200mm / 200mm
• Overall lengths recorded, in the same order: 310mm / 300mm
• Steel recorded: carbon steel; exact grades not specified
• Handles: wood; species not specified
• Bevel recorded: double bevel; individual edge angles not specified
• Construction previously listed: fully forged, full tang; not independently verified for each knife
• Thickness and hardness: earlier blanket 0.1mm and 58 HRC figures require verification
• Weights previously listed: 71g / 551g; individual measurements require verification before use as handling specifications
• Origin recorded: France
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned

Heritage & Use

Nogent is retained as the recorded style description, not an authenticated maker attribution. No individual production dates or specific manufacturing region have been established, so the earlier Thiers attribution is not treated as confirmed provenance. Both blades are recorded at 200mm; choose cutting roles according to each knife's profile, geometry and condition. Earlier sourcing, inspection and ready-to-use claims are not supported by documented assessments. Carbon steel can develop a natural patina, but this does not replace careful drying or protection against active rust.

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 existing edge geometry and condition
• Sharpen on suitable water stones preserving each existing bevel, or consult a specialist
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil before extended storage
• Remove active rust rather than treating it as patina
• Store clean and dry with both edges protected