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Unmarked 10" Chef Nogent / Cuisine Massif Carbon Steel Nickel Walnut Thiers / Nogent 1950s-60s

Unmarked 10" Chef Nogent / Cuisine Massif Carbon Steel Nickel Walnut Thiers / Nogent 1950s-60s

Name: Unmarked 10" Chef Nogent / Cuisine Massif Carbon Steel Nickel Walnut Thiers / Nogent 1950s-60s
Brand: box of old knives
SKU: VIN1417
Price: 220.0 USD
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Product Description

Unmarked Nogent style / cuisine massif 10" chef knife made in either Nogent or Thiers in the 1950s or 60s. Blade looks to have been drop forged and then hand ground and the nickel ferrule has a brazing seam. I think this leans towards Nogent produciton as they used brazed nickel ferrules a little longer than Thiers did where nickel was replaced by aluminum largely in the late 50s 60s.

Blade is super full and had a dull factory edge when found. It had some surface rust which left some pepper spots but not deep pits.

Handle had a crack which is now filled in with epoxy and is nice and secure and ready to get to work.

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About This Knife

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Carbon Steel

Reactive blade.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Specifications

Listed Length: 10"
Total Length:
Edge Length: 10"
Heel Height: just under 2"
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation:

Materials

Blade Type: Carbon Steel
Steel Type: Vintage Carbon
Steel Hardness (HRC): 54-56?
Reactive: More Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: nickel ferrule, walnut

Care Guide

This is a reactive carbon steel knife.
Hand wash and towel dry after use. Do not air dry or place in the dishwasher.
Expect oxidation (color change, staining, spotting) with use.
Prolonged exposure to moisture or food debris will cause rust; remove any rust with a light abrasive.
Use only on a quality wooden cutting board.
Do not use on hard surfaces like bamboo or plates.
Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

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Recommended Sharpening Technique

Medium - Western Carbon

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to around 1000 grit with a monodiachrome strop finish. Gentle use with steel honing rods work well for as-needed edge maintenance. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and non-water-cooled mechanized sharpening. If you have to use a honing rod to be able to use the knife comfortably, it's time to sharpen the knife.