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New Old Stock Sabatier Nogent / Cuisine Massive 34cm / 13.5" Slicer Stainless 50s-60s?

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Stainless steel and old style dyed wood handle Nogent / Cuisine Massive 13.5" slicer with hand forged and hand ground blade, aluminum ferrule ring and 'ebonized' iron and oak gall dyed handle. Blade is very slightly flexible.

No markings but these would have been made in Thiers or nearby Saint Remy. Some have some small residual pepperspots from a little corrosion that had started. We separated these from ones that had cracked handles or bent blades.

Nogent style knives are characterized by their one piece wood handles, with a rat tail stick tang extending to the end of the handle and a round steel or aluminum ferrule. ‘Cuisine Massive’ was used to describe the style in Thiers, as Nogent was a rival knife making city.

These knives were made in or around Theirs, France likely in the 1950‘s. They are thin and light being hand forged on an old style 'Martinet' mechanical hammer and then ground by hand on stone wheels, very similaryly to how knives were made in the 19th and early 20th century, these techniques and equipment are now long gone.

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

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

Brand: Various
Producing Area: Theirs, France
Profile: Slicer
Size: 13.5"
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Handle: 'Ebonized' fruitwood or beechwood
Total Length: 19"
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

All-around Use

Can handle almost any kitchen task.

Light Butchery OK

Safe for use around bones.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Tough Edge

Durable edge grind.

Ambidextrous

Suitable for all users.

Listed Length: 13.5"
Total Length:
Edge Length:
Heel Height:
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation: Ambidextrous

Blade Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Type: Vintage Stainless
Steel Hardness (HRC):
Reactive: Less Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: Dyed Wood

  • This is a stainless steel knife.
  • It should be hand washed and towel dried. Dishwashers will degrade the edge and handle over time. Extended moisture exposure can still cause oxidation.
  • Use on wooden cutting boards for best results.
  • Avoid hard surfaces like bamboo or plates. Don't twist or scrape the edge on the cutting surface to avoid early dulling and edge damage.

Medium Western Stainless

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones to a low-medium finish starting around 400 and progressing to 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.

About Au Nain

Thiers, France

Founded in 1885, Au Nain is a multi-generational French maker of kitchen and professional cutlery. Originally serving butchers and chefs, the company still operates in Thiers, blending machine precision with traditional hand-finishing. Their carbon and stainless steel knives are designed for durability and edge performance—ranging from classic chef’s knives to robust butcher tools. The dwarf logo (“nain”) is iconic in France, representing generations of reliable, no-nonsense tools. With over 130 years of experience, Au Nain remains a trusted name in practical French knives for both kitchen and table.