Nouvel Ideal - K Sabatier × Bernal Cutlery

Our Nouvel Ideal line is an homage to the original Sabatier Idéal model of the 1920s. Forged full tang, integral ferrule/bolster, carbon steel construction with brass riveted palissander handles are true to the first Idéals forged in the 1920s in Thiers. We have added or subtracted some design features on different knives, but the essentials are still intact after 100 years.

Nouvel Ideal series knives are drop forged from a single piece of XC75 carbon steel and tempered to 54–56 HRC. They are hand-ground extra thin behind the edge for awesome cutting feel and easy sharpening with good toughness—a great all-around workhorse. 

Read more about the design of the Nouvel Ideal line and the knifemaking and design legacy of Thiers on our blog.