Finest UNUSED Vintage 1970s Sabatier Professional Smaller Stainless Chef Knife

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In person none of these exist; we will say so in the description if it may be otherwise. This is the classic French chef's knife, offered here as new/old store stock, never used and complete with its original protective cardboard scabbard. Unlike contemporary knives made by Sabatier, this vintage Sabatier Professional knife possesses a hand-forged blade contemporary ones are hot-drop forged, i. By machine made from superior virgin stainless steel, with a degree of detail and finish that is simply not possible in the economic reality of today. It also bears the name of Cross, its original importer/distributor, which helps us date the piece to the late 1970's.

Unlike the contemporary knives of today, the knife has a feathered tang, which provides it a measure of balance and "feel" that set it apart. Hold it in your hand and you'll immediately recognize a natural center of gravity in the center of your palm--where it belongs. Modern Sabatier chef's knives use a tang of uniform thickness (it's cheaper to produce, easier to fit with the handle, since that can be done with automation, not the skilled hands of expensive skilled labor, as was the practice in the past). Also unlike today, the knife was not made from recycled Hyundai's and Fiats, and is NOT prone to stress fracture under duress, as many contemporary knives are. I've had it happen to me several times with modern knives, but NEVER with a vintage one made prior to 1987, as this one is. That's the year the vast majority of European cutleries converted to recycled stock. At 10" long with a 6" blade it's the ideal lighter-duty knife for most chefs or a true godsend as the main knife for any chef with a petite hand. This knife is unequalled for chopping, mincing and dicing, but can also be used to great effect in slicing or any other kitchen task you may present to it. An exceptional find by any measure. Our store's inventory is searchable using the search field or may be browsed by clicking on categories, with each option found on the left side of the store's homepage.

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The item "Finest UNUSED Vintage 1970s Sabatier Professional Smaller Stainless Chef Knife" is in sale since Sunday, June 21, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Kitchen & Home\Kitchenware\Utensils\Cutlery".

The seller is "ralph1396" and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: France