New Vintage 6.5" Boucher Utility Hand Forged Carbon Beechwood Thiers, France ~1950

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Unused from at least the 1950's possibly older, 6.5" carbon steel boucher butcher knife with rosette riveted beechwood handle, and hand forged, hand ground carbon steel blade. 

This is a great example of a very old type of Thiers knife making and are likely the last of their kind. Thiers was especially important for hand made work knives done quickly but with great skill, meant to be inexpensive hard workers. Knives like this reflect the old 19th century and earlier equipment; old mechanical hammers for forging and grinding on stone wheels that the sharpeners lay on a bench over the spinning stone which Thiers is famous for and has long been replaced by more modern equipment.   

These are great for all sorts of kitchen work with their fine ground blades, these have a lof of taper on tang and blade giving the blade a stiff feel but with some flex at the tip, they work great on boneless meat as well as vegetables.

Blade is unmarked, handle is in the old style pre-miter cut (1950's- early 60's?) Made in Thiers France. 

French 'boucher' butcher knives are used similarly to a scimitar or bullnose butcher knives; large cuts, slicing chops and steaks. The design of this knife dates back to the middle ages and is still used extensively in southern Europe and France.

Please note these can have small rust spots or imperfections, slight cants or waviness to the edge is possible as well. We do quality control on these but imperfections are part of the picture.


New Old Stock, Vintage and New Vintage knives do not come sharpened. Please request sharpening if desired in the order notes section of the cart page.

Producing Area: Thiers, France
Profile: Boucher
Size: 6.5"
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Handle: Beech
Total Length: 11 1/4"
Handle Length: 5 1/4"
Handle to Tip Length: 6 5/8"
Blade Height: 1 3/8"
Edge Length: 6 1/2+"
Thickness: 0.0945"
Weight: 3.3oz
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and towel dried soon after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most western knives perform best with a medium finish starting around 1000 grit. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Steel honing rods work well with this knife.

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