Vintage French Knife Set 3-Piece Stainless Steel 1697

Experience versatile kitchen preparation with a vintage French set

This pre-owned three-piece knife set brings together 170mm, 200mm and 275mm stainless steel blades with wood handles. The range of lengths offers a choice for everyday preparation and longer slicing tasks.

The Specs

• Contents: three knives
• Blade lengths: 170mm, 200mm and 275mm
• Corresponding overall lengths: 270mm, 310mm and 390mm
• Blade thickness recorded: 1.5mm
• Steel: stainless steel; exact alloy not recorded
• Hardness recorded: 58 HRC
• Bevel: double bevel; exact angles not recorded
• Construction recorded: fully forged, full tang
• Handles: wood
• Knife weight recorded: approximately 100g per knife
• Origin: France
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned

Heritage & Use

This vintage French set offers three blade lengths for varied kitchen preparation without attributing the knives to a particular maker, workshop, series or production date. The longer blade offers reach for carving and portioning, while the shorter lengths provide options for everyday preparation. The exact classification of the shorter knives remains unconfirmed, so no unsupported individual knife types are assigned. Stainless steel supports straightforward daily care, while the wood handles still need careful washing and drying. Original matching-set provenance has not been established.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing and do not soak the wood handles
• Hone carefully on a suitable honing steel as needed, preserving each knife's existing double-bevel geometry
• Sharpen on suitable whetstones or use a professional sharpener
• Store clean and dry on a suitable rack or in a knife block with edges protected