Menu
Your Cart
Monocle Magazine’s Top 100 Shops Worldwide | The Independent’s Top 50 Independent Stores UK | Financial Times' How to Spend It | Elle Decoration’s The New Shopkeepers
Free UK shipping for small parcels over £95 and large parcels over £150

K Sabatier

K Sabatier, Knife Makers
Auvergne, France
For 8 generations, K Sabatier has been at the height of French cutlery and knife production. Based in the town of Thiers in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, the heritage company was originally founded at the beginning of the 1800’s by two families, the ‘Moutier’ Sabatier in lower Thiers and the ‘Bellevue’ Sabatier in upper Thiers. The latter two of the families took over the company in 1834 and added ‘K’ to the name to represent both the separation from the other Sabatier family but also to represent the letter’s ancient origins found in town archives before the French Revolution as a marker for quality of craft.
From forge to finish, the entire production is still based in Thiers at their original founding address. The company has also obtained the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant or Living Heritage Company which is a prestigious certification issued by the French government to recognise French companies that demonstrate excellence, rarity of craft, and traditional skills of production based solely in France.
K Sabatier knives feature a full bolster (the thick junction where the blade meets the handle) that provides a great heft, stability, and comfortable grip. Offered in traditional high-carbon steel (Au Carbone) or premium high-carbon stainless steel, these knives take a razor-sharp edge easily and resharpen effortlessly. Unlike many modern brands that license out the "Sabatier" name for mass-produced, cheap factory knives made in Asia, K Sabatier maintains strict local craftsmanship.
The process of making begins with billet preparation — high-carbon steel bars are cut into smaller metal pieces called billets and measured. The next process is hot forging, during which billets are heated in a furnace to 1,150°C and placed under a drop hammer in a multi-part mold to forge the shape and bolster in just a few powerful strikes. The forged knife is then returned to a furnace and heated to 800°C (or higher for specific stainless lines) to optimise the metal's grain structure and strength. Finally the tang is pierced for rivets, ground, polished, and fitted with traditional handles (such as rosewood, olive wood, or POM) secured with triple rivets.

Further Information

Authentification

K Sabatier forged knifes are all made with one piece of high carbon or stainless steel to form the blade, bolster, and tang, and must be signed with these markers of authentication:

K Sabatier by Aîné & Perrier 
Made in France — Thiers
100% Forged

Caring for Carbon Steel

Carbon steel holds a finer edge and sharpens more effectively than stainless, but can rust if neglected. As with any high-quality knife, these knives should not be put through a dishwasher — especially if they have wooden handles. Please visit our Care and Useful Information pages to find out how to care for your knife properly and ensure longevity.

Further Reading

A curved knife for paring and peeling, with a 3 inch stainless steel blade. The 'Authentique' is a range of classic black handled French pattern high carbon stainless steel chef's knives. They are still made in the Thiers region of France, fully forged, hand ground, and finished by craftsmen proud o..
£46.00
Ex Tax:£38.33
A classic black handled French pattern 6" stainless steel chef's knife, with steel rivets, great for general chopping and preparation use. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their knives, which are stil..
£60.00
Ex Tax:£50.00
A classic black handled French pattern 4" stainless steel paring knife, with steel rivets, great for smaller prepping jobs. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.By purchas..
£46.00
Ex Tax:£38.33
The 'Authentique 1834 Limited' is a range of classic black handled French pattern high carbon stainless steel chef's knives. They are still made in the Thiers region of France, fully forged, hand ground, and finished by craftsmen proud of their work and traditions. The 1834 range is finished to a hi..
£80.00 – £115.00
Ex Tax:£0.00
A highly practical, stainless steel carving set.  A narrow 9" carving knife for thinly slicing meat, and a long, curved fork allows you to easily hold and turn a roast or joint of meat, making them the perfect pairing for a summer barbecue. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier f..
£145.00
Ex Tax:£120.83
A set of five 'Authentique' knives and a sharpening steel with an oiled wood storage block. The set consists of a four inch paring knife, a six inch utility, an eight in chef's knife, a five in tomato knife, and an eight inch slicing/carving knife. The 'Authentique' is a range of classic black handl..
£395.00
Ex Tax:£329.17
A traditional black handled stainless steel 15cm carving fork from Sabatier K in Theirs, France, especially suited to the carving of poultry and meat. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their ..
£89.00
Ex Tax:£74.17
A Sabatier K, traditional black handled stainless steel 8.5" yatagan carving knife, named after a Turkish style of recurved sword whose blade form it resembles, a narrow bladed style, which reduces sticking and allows for the most delicate of carving operations. Made by K Sabatier, one of the t..
£78.00
Ex Tax:£65.00
A traditional black handled stainless steel 6" curved carving fork from Sabatier K in Theirs, France, especially suited to the carving of poultry and meat. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of t..
£94.00
Ex Tax:£78.33
A classic black handled French pattern carbon steel Bec d'Oiseau, with three inch curved blade, for peeling fruit and vegetables. Carbon steel is renowned for its ease of sharpening, keenness of edge, and better edge retention than similar stainless steel knives. It will discolour in use, turn almos..
£46.00
Ex Tax:£38.33
A high quality Santoku knife with 7" stainless steel blade and classic Sabatier black handle. This high-quality knife has excellent balance, making it perfect for chopping, slicing and dicing (Santoku translates as 'Three Virtues', meaning it will do all three). The hollow-edge allows small air pock..
£110.00
Ex Tax:£91.67
A classic black handled French pattern stainless steel tomato knife, with steel rivets and a serrated edge, to cut easily through tomatoes and other smooth skinned fruits and vegetables. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned..
£49.00
Ex Tax:£40.83
An olive wood-handled French pattern carbon steel paring knife, with four inch blade. Carbon steel is renowned for its ease of sharpening, keenness of edge, and better edge retention than similar stainless steel knives. It will discolour in use, turn almost black as it develops a protective patina, ..
£52.00
Ex Tax:£43.33
A classic black handled French pattern carbon steel paring knife, with four inch blade. Carbon steel is renowned for its ease of sharpening, keenness of edge, and better edge retention than similar stainless steel knives. It will discolour in use, turn almost black as it develops a protective patina..
£46.00
Ex Tax:£38.33
A classic black-handled French pattern carbon steel chef's knife with brass rivets. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.This blade is made from carbon steel, which keeps ..
£60.00
Ex Tax:£50.00
A classic black-handled French pattern carbon steel filleting knife with brass rivets. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.This blade is made from carbon steel, which kee..
£58.00
Ex Tax:£48.33
A classic black-handled French pattern stainless steel filleting knife with brass rivets. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.By purchasing this item you are confirming t..
£58.00
Ex Tax:£48.33
A classic black-handled French pattern carbon steel chef's knife with brass rivets. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.This blade is made from carbon steel, which keeps ..
£79.00
Ex Tax:£65.83
A Sabatier-K 10 inch, or 25cm forged carbon steel for the honing of stainless, or carbon steel knives, black handled with alloy riveted scales in the style of the Authentique knives. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for..
£89.00
Ex Tax:£74.17
A serrated stainless steel steak knife with a five inch blade. The 'Authentique' is a range of classic black handled French pattern high carbon stainless steel chef's knives. They are still made in the Thiers region of France, fully forged, hand ground, and finished by craftsmen proud of their ..
£49.00
Ex Tax:£40.83
A stainless steel oyster knife, or lancet, with a comfortable handle of rosewood, held in place with brass rivets. Its blade is short and thin, allowing it to be easily inserted into the oyster in order to cut the muscle and thus open the oyster. Sold for professional use, this knife allows for quic..
£27.00
Ex Tax:£22.50
A stainless steel 8" bread knife made by K Sabatier of Theirs, France. The 'Authentique' is a range of classic black handled French pattern high carbon stainless steel chef's knives. They are still made in the Thiers region of France, fully forged, hand ground, and finished by craftsmen proud of the..
£79.00
Ex Tax:£65.83
A stainless steel 8" bread knife with a uniquely grained olive wood handle made by K Sabatier of Theirs, France; fully forged, hand ground, and finished by craftsmen proud of their work and traditions. Medium-sized serrations mean this bread knife works well on a broad range of bread types, from sof..
£89.00
Ex Tax:£74.17
A 10" stainless steel chef's knife made by K Sabatier of Theirs, France. The 'Authentique' is a range of classic black handled French pattern high carbon stainless steel chef's knives. They are still made in the Thiers region of France, fully forged, hand ground, and finished by craftsmen proud of t..
£92.50
Ex Tax:£77.08
A classic black handled French pattern 8" stainless steel chef's knife, with steel rivets, great for general chopping and preparation use. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their knives, which are stil..
£79.00
Ex Tax:£65.83
A classic black handled French pattern stainless steel cleaver, for effortless chopping, with a handy hanging hole, so that the knife can be hung safely and conveniently near your preparation area. This knife is forged in a single mass of stainless steel. The steel (Z50C13, Rockwell 54-56 HRC) is te..
£120.00
Ex Tax:£100.00
An olive wood-handled French pattern carbon steel chefs knife with 6 inch blade. Carbon steel is renowned for its ease of sharpening, keenness of edge, and better edge retention than similar stainless steel knives. It will discolour in use, turn almost black as it develops a protective patina, but s..
£67.00
Ex Tax:£55.83
An olive wood-handled French pattern carbon steel chef's knife. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.This blade is made from carbon steel, which keeps a better edge than s..
£88.00
Ex Tax:£73.33
A classic black-handled French pattern carbon steel chef's knife with brass rivets. Made by K Sabatier, one of the two original Sabatier families working from Theirs, France, and a company renowned for the quality of their classic hand-ground knives.This blade is made from carbon steel, which keeps ..
£92.50
Ex Tax:£77.08
We’re celebrating the launch of our online update with a 10% discount during the month of September!
Use the code OoU-Renew at checkout