Vintage Pradel Carbon Steel Knife Set 2x Made in France 1961

Experience varied reach with a vintage French carbon steel pair

This pre-owned two-piece set combines recorded 220mm and 170mm carbon steel blades with wood handles. The two lengths offer larger and compact options for a vintage cutlery collection or controlled preparation following assessment of each knife.

The Specs

• Set: two knives
• Maker attribution recorded: Pradel and others; individual assignments not established
• Larger knife recorded: 220mm blade, 360mm overall
• Smaller knife recorded: 170mm blade, 290mm overall
• 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, hardness and weight: earlier blanket 1.5mm, 58 HRC and approximately 100g each figures require individual verification
• Origin recorded: France
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned

Heritage & Use

The Pradel name is retained from the set's recorded attribution, alongside the existing reference to other makers. No individual production dates or specific manufacturing locations have been established, so the earlier Thiers provenance is not treated as confirmed for these blades. Their differing lengths provide handling options without guaranteeing balance or specific cutting performance. Assess each blade and handle before choosing working roles. Carbon steel can develop a natural patina with use and requires prompt drying; superior sharpness over stainless steel is not assumed.

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 following 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; avoid loose drawers