Lion Sabatier Carving Knife Idéal Provençao Olive Wood 20 cm
Forged from a single piece of steel, so sturdy and nicely balanced
Comes sharp out of the box and is easy to sharpen yourself
With the long, narrow blade, you can cut meat into nice, thin slices
You have just taken a beautiful roast beef out of the oven. The aroma still fills the kitchen, the table is set - and then you pick up a knife that only half does the job. Ragged slices, juices squeezed out, a presentation that does no justice to all that work. It doesn't have to be that way. The Lion Sabatier Carving Knife Idéal Provençao Olive Wood 20 cm is exactly the knife that stands between a good meal and an unforgettable moment at the table.
Carving knife or secret weapon? Both.
A tranchelard - as the French call this type of knife - is built for one thing: carving meat with precision. No sawing, no pressure, no loss of juices. Just one fluid stroke from front to back, and you have slices that look as if a chef cut them. Because that's true, really - you are the chef.
- Forged from a single piece - Blade, bolster and tang are made from a single piece of 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel. This gives the knife perfect balance and a sturdiness you feel straight away.
- Long, narrow 20 cm blade - Cut thin, even slices of roast beef, turkey or roasted meat in one movement - without pulling or pushing.
- Sharp out of the box, easy to resharpen - The 4116 Nitro+ steel has a hardness of 58-60 HRC: razor-sharp on arrival and easy to maintain yourself with a European sharpening angle.
- Handle of real olive wood - Not decorative, but functional. The olive wood sits comfortably in the hand, looks tasteful and turns every use into a small ritual.
- Made in Thiers, France - The knife-making town par excellence. Lion Sabatier has been grinding knives here for generations with expertise you can taste - or rather, feel.
The steel that makes the difference
4116 Nitro+ steel sounds technical, but what you notice is simple: a knife that stays sharp, does not rust and cuts exactly the way you want. This nitrogen-enriched stainless steel has a hardness of 58 to 60 HRC - the point at which a blade really does its job without needing to be resharpened after every meal. And when it is time to resharpen? Then you work with a European angle, which you can maintain with any standard sharpening steel or sharpening stone. No fuss, no excuses to put it off.
Because blade, bolster and tang are forged from a single piece of steel, there is also no weak spot between handle and blade. That is exactly where cheaper knives start to wobble after a year. Not here.
Olive wood: the handle you won't want to be without
The olive wood handle is more than a visual statement - although it certainly is that too. Olive wood has a warm, natural grain that makes every knife unique. Three stainless steel rivets hold the handle firmly in place and give the knife that typically French, artisanal look. In the hand the material feels warm and solid, the exact opposite of those smooth plastic handles that quickly tire you out after a long cutting session.
One point of attention: wash this knife by hand and dry it immediately. Olive wood and dishwashers are not friends - the hot water and aggressive cleaning agents attack the wood and can also damage the blade. Two minutes of washing by hand keeps this knife in top condition for years.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Always let your meat rest under aluminium foil for at least ten minutes after cooking before you start carving. This keeps the juices in the meat instead of on the chopping board - and you get the most out of every slice you cut.
Who is this knife for?
For everyone who takes the trouble to prepare good meat and also wants to serve it well. Whether you are carving a Sunday roast beef for the family, carving poultry at the table, or presenting a festive turkey to guests - this knife gives you the confidence and precision to do it with class. Not because it has to impress, but because it simply works.
The Idéal Provençao series from Lion Sabatier combines French craftsmanship with a timeless design. It is a knife that lasts you for years, feels better the more often you use it, and that you will never want to be without in your knife block.
Specifications
- Collection: Idéal Provençao
- Type: Carving knife (tranchelard)
- Blade length: 20 cm
- Total length: 31 cm
- Weight: 110 grams
- Blade material: 4116 Nitro+ steel (nitrogen-enriched stainless steel)
- Handle material: Olive wood with three stainless steel rivets
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Sharpening method: European
- Forging method: Fully forged from a single piece (blade, bolster and tang)
- Colour: Silver / Brown
- Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash recommended
- Country of origin: France (Thiers)
- Brand: Lion Sabatier
In the packaging
- Lion Sabatier Carving Knife Idéal Provençao Olive Wood 20 cm
Choose the knife that makes your moment at the table complete. The Lion Sabatier Carving Knife Idéal Provençao is craftsmanship your hands can feel and your guests can see - order it now and never carve the old way again.
