Vintage Sabatier Lion Nogent Butcher 280mm Made in France 1945

Experience the Prestige of a Vintage Sabatier Lion Nogent Butcher Knife

The Sabatier Lion Nogent is one of the most respected names in French cutlery - and this 280mm butcher knife is a beautifully preserved example. Fully forged stainless steel at 58 HRC, wood handle, and the elegant nogent profile that has defined French professional knives for over a century. At 280mm, this is a serious butcher knife - long enough for large cuts, heavy enough to handle bone, and precise enough for clean portioning. Made in France, one-of-a-kind.

The Specs

• Brand: Sabatier Lion
• Steel: Stainless steel, 58 HRC
• Style: Fully forged, nogent profile
• Blade length: 280mm
• Blade thickness: 2.1mm
• Overall length: 390mm
• Handle: Wood
• Weight: Approx. 150g
• Origin: Made in France
• Condition: Vintage - one-of-a-kind

Sabatier Lion - A Century of French Knife-Making

The Sabatier Lion mark is one of the most recognised in French cutlery, associated with the Thiers region's finest knife-making tradition. The nogent handle style - bolster-free, elegant, and perfectly balanced - is the hallmark of the classic French professional knife. Stainless steel at 58 HRC holds a good working edge and is more forgiving of moisture than carbon steel. The 2.1mm spine gives this butcher knife the backbone to handle heavy work without flexing. A genuine collector's piece with plenty of working life left in it.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Hone regularly with a honing steel to maintain the edge
• Sharpen on a whetstone or with a professional sharpener as needed
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife roll - avoid loose drawers