Sabatier 10 Inch Forged Carbon Steel Chef Knife Made in France
Authentic Sabatier Forged Knives. The whole knife is forged in a single mass of CARBON steel. The steel, Rockwell 54-56 HRC, is tempered, ground and polished crosswise to produce a high-quality tool, great cutting power, cutting hardness and balance. POM handles are manually set and mounted on the tang using three through rivets.From forging to packaging, we guarantee that all our operations are performed in the Thiers region in FRANCE by skilled workers to ensure a professional quality craft finish.A Carbon-Steel knife has exceptional cutting power, but it requires special maintenance. When using or washing your carbon-steel knife, wipe it dry with care to avoid the rust. NEVER put carbon-steel knives in the dishwasher.In use, the steel can change color. This is quite normal.Ideal for cutting and preparing meat and large fruit and vegetables.Great Balance lets you work on food in detail to achieve a professional result.Please note these knives are very unique, hard to come by, and not for everyone. They do require proper care. If not maintained correctly THEY WILL RUST.