New Vintage 4.5" Bullnose Boucher Carbon Beechwood Thiers, France

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Unused vintage 4.5" carbon steel boucher butcher knife with beechwood handle. 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, slicing chops and steaks, a smaller one like this for skinning and trimming. 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: 4.5"
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Handle: Beech
Total Length: 10"
Handle Length: 5.5"
Thickness: 
Weight: 
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.

New Vintage 4.5" Bullnose Boucher...

Regular Price
$81.17
Sale Price
$81.17
Regular Price
Sold Out
Unit Price
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