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Sabatier Trompette / Ekco Ancienne Maison 3.25" Round Tip Paring Knife Forged Stainless Gutta Percha 1950-60s

Sabatier Trompette / Ekco Ancienne Maison 3.25" Round Tip Paring Knife Forged Stainless Gutta Percha 1950-60s

Name: Sabatier Trompette / Ekco Ancienne Maison 3.25" Round Tip Paring Knife Forged Stainless Gutta Percha 1950-60s
Brand: box of old knives
SKU: VIN1502
Price: 78.0 USD
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Product Description

Vintage from the late 1950s or 1960s made in Thiers France, hand-forged, after drop-forged hand-ground stainless blades with hybrid Ideal / Cuisine Massive pattern integral bolster/ ferrule and hybrid riveted and nogent style handle with vulcanized rubber 'gutta percha' handle.

These were drop forged to form the blade shape and bolster and then hand forged to draw out the tang and thin the blade, these were then hand ground and given a fine finish and represent some of the finer work done in Thiers in their day. The name Ekco is associated with cheaper kitchen equipment but these are definitely not that and fly under the radar sometimes. They were produced by Sabatier Trumpet in Thiers, France, as their trademark guarantees.

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About This Knife

Avoid Bones & Dense Foods

If you can't bite it, don't cut it.

Stainless Steel

Non-reactive blade.

Convex Grind

Super smooth cutting feel.

Specifications

Listed Length: 3.25"
Total Length:
Edge Length: 3.25"
Heel Height:
Spine Thickness:
Weight:
Orientation:

Materials

Blade Type:
Steel Type: Vintage Stainless
Steel Hardness (HRC): 54-56?
Reactive: Some Attention
Handle Type: Western
Handle Material: vulcanized rubber

Care Guide

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.

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Recommended Sharpening Technique

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.