Sabatier Trumpet / Ancienne Maison 12″ Tranchelard Slicer Stainless France 1950s-60s

Vintage 12″ bullnose butcher knife made for Ekco’s Ancienne Maison series by Sabatier Trumpet in Thiers France in the 1950s or 60s.

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 hand ground and given a fine finish and represent some of the finer work done in their day. The name Ekco is associated with cheaper kitchen equipment but these are not that and fly under the radar sometimes. They were produced by Sabatier Trumpet in Thiers France as their trademark guarantees.

This one has a vulcanized rubber handle is solid and secure, blade has been sharpened very little and is in great shape, this is as good as used condition gets, a few small scuffs but otherwise its barely used!