Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Black 12 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
The serrated edge glides smoothly through tomatoes, citrus fruits and sausages
You know the feeling: you place the knife on a tomato, push... and the skin just won't give. The blade slips away, the tomato rolls aside, and you cut unevenly into the flesh underneath. Frustrating. With the Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Black 12 cm, that's a thing of the past. This knife is built for exactly those situations - slippery skins, soft interiors, products that a regular knife struggles with. And it does so with a precision and balance you can feel as soon as you hold it.
Why this knife deserves a place in your kitchen
Not every knife is suitable for every task. A serrated utility knife is the secret weapon of those who like to work quickly and accurately. The serrated edge bites effortlessly into smooth skins - from tomatoes to citrus fruits, from peppers to sausages - and then glides smoothly through the soft interior without crushing or bruising. That's no coincidence. That's craftsmanship, embedded in every detail of this knife.
- 100% forged from a single piece of steel - Blade, bolster, and tang are forged from a single continuous piece of 4116 Nitro+ Stainless Steel. This gives the knife a perfect balance and strength that you feel with every cut.
- Sharp out of the box, stays sharp longer - Thanks to the hardness of 58-60 HRC, this knife comes ready to cut straight out of the packaging and retains its sharpness longer than most knives in its category.
- The serrated edge does the heavy lifting - No more pushing and sawing. The sawing motion glides through tomatoes, oranges, and sausages like a knife through butter.
- Comfortable grip, day after day - The black POM handle with three brass rivets feels secure and pleasant in the hand, even during long cutting sessions.
- Made in Thiers, the city of knives - Thiers in the French Auvergne has centuries of knife-making traditions. That's not just a place of origin - that's a quality guarantee.
Nitrogen-enriched steel: what does that mean for you?
The blade of this knife is made from 4116 Nitro+ Stainless Steel - stainless steel enriched with nitrogen. Sounds technical, but you'll notice the difference in the kitchen. This steel is harder, more resistant to corrosion, and holds its sharp edge longer than regular stainless steel. With a hardness of 58-60 HRC, this knife sits firmly in the middle range of professional kitchen steel - hard enough to stay sharp for a long time, but not so brittle that it gets damaged quickly under normal use.
And because the blade, bolster, and tang are forged from a single piece - no welded joints, no weak spots - this knife is also mechanically very strong. The bolster protects your fingers and gives the knife that characteristic balance that feels like an extension of your hand. Once you get used to that, you won't want anything else.
Small knife, big difference at the table
With a blade length of 12 cm, this knife is compact enough for precise work, yet powerful enough for any task that requires a serrated edge. Think of slicing a ripe, juicy tomato for a Caprese salad - neat slices, no bruised flesh. Or filleting a citrus fruit for a fresh vinaigrette. Or slicing a piece of sausage as a finishing touch for a serving board. This knife impresses, even at the table.
The black handle gives the knife a stylish, no-nonsense appearance that fits in any kitchen - from a cosy home kitchen to a well-equipped hobby chef's kitchen. The three brass rivets are not just decorative: they securely anchor the handle to the tang for a construction that lasts for years.
Care: how to keep this knife in top condition
You want to wash this knife by hand - just rinse it with warm water and dish soap, then dry it immediately. In the dishwasher, the hot water and aggressive cleaning agents can damage the blade and discolour or loosen the handle. That will cost you serrated sharpness in the long run. A quick hand wash takes thirty seconds and your knife will last for years longer. It's not rocket science.
The good news about sharpening: a serrated knife needs to be sharpened less often than a smooth blade, because the points of the serration keep it sharp. If it does need sharpening, use a special serrated knife sharpener or have it sharpened by a professional.
💡 Tip: Place a damp paper towel under your cutting board so it doesn't slip - together with this sharp knife, you'll slice tomatoes, citrus fruits, and sausages with surgical precision, without anything moving that shouldn't move.
Specifications
- Collection: Idéal Black
- Type: Serrated utility knife
- Country of origin: France (Thiers)
- Total length: 227 mm
- Blade length: 120 mm
- Weight: 70 grams
- Blade material: 4116 Nitro+ steel (nitrogen-enriched stainless steel)
- Handle material: POM plastic with brass rivets
- Colour: Silver / Black
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Sharpening method: Serrated
- Dishwasher safe: No
- Hand wash: Yes - recommended
In the package
- Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Black 12 cm
This is the knife your kitchen was missing without you knowing it. Compact, sharp, expertly forged in the French knife city - and ready to help you slice better every day. Add the Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Black to your collection and discover how good cutting really feels.
