Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Périgord Walnut Wood 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
Slice tomatoes without crushing them. Halve citrus fruit effortlessly. Cut sausages into neat slices without a workout. Sounds simple, but with the wrong knife, it’s a constant frustration. The Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Périgord with walnut wood handle solves that problem - and does it with style.
This 12 cm serrated knife is craftsmanship from Thiers, the French knife capital. Not just any off-the-shelf knife, but a tool that takes your kitchen seriously. Fully forged from a single piece of 4116 Nitro+ steel, finished with a handle of deep brown walnut wood. This is the type of knife you will still enjoy using after ten years.
Why this knife makes a difference in your kitchen
- Cuts through everything with a smooth skin - Tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruit, sausages: the serrated edge glides through smoothly without tearing or bruising.
- Forged from a single piece - Blade, bolster, and tang are made from a single piece of steel. This means maximum strength, perfect balance, and no weak points.
- Ready to use immediately - This knife comes sharp out of the box. No break-in time, no preparation - just start using it.
- Walnut wood handle - Three stainless steel rivets hold the handle securely in place. The warm, dark wood feels comfortable in the hand and looks great on your chopping board.
- Nitrogen-enriched steel - 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel with a hardness of 58-60 HRC. Harder than many standard kitchen knives, so it stays sharper longer.
French craftsmanship, every day on your chopping board
Thiers is not just any city. It is the knife city of France, where the best knives in Europe have been made for centuries. Lion Sabatier carries on that tradition - and you can feel it the moment you take this knife in your hand. The weight is just right (65 grams, light enough to work with, heavy enough to give control), the balance is good, and the serrated edge does exactly what you expect.
The 12 cm blade is the perfect size for a utility knife: large enough to tackle serious tasks, small enough to remain precise. Whether you’re slicing thin tomato slices for a caprese or dicing chorizo for your tapas board - this knife will keep up without complaint.
The power of serration: why this works better than a smooth knife
A smooth knife requires a perfect cut and a well-sharpened blade. A serrated knife is more forgiving - and with products that have a smooth exterior, it’s simply more effective. The teeth grip the skin before the blade glides through the soft flesh. No crushing, no tearing, no juice splattering everywhere.
This makes this knife ideal for:
- Tomatoes - even the ripest, softest varieties can be sliced effortlessly.
- Citrus fruit - oranges, lemons, limes: the skin offers no resistance.
- Peppers - smooth and slippery on the outside, but not for this knife.
- Sausages and cold cuts - salami, chorizo, dry sausage into neat, even slices.
- Soft bread - a small bread knife for a roll or ciabatta? This knife does it perfectly.
And the great thing about a serrated knife: it stays sharper longer than a smooth blade because the teeth distribute the cutting work. Easy to sharpen when needed, and thanks to the hard Nitro+ steel, that moment is delayed for a long time.
Care: how to keep this knife in top condition
Walnut wood and the dishwasher are not friends. Always wash this knife by hand, rinse it with warm water, and dry it immediately. That may sound like work, but it’s a ten-second habit that literally keeps this knife looking good for years. The wood remains rich in colour, the rivets stay tight, and the blade remains sharp and stain-free.
Store the knife preferably on a magnetic strip or in a knife block - not loose in a drawer, as that is not good for the serrated edge or for your fingers when searching.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Always slice tomatoes for a salad with a serrated knife and place the slices on a piece of kitchen paper. This way, the flesh loses less moisture and your salad stays crisper and tastier - a small effort with a big difference on the plate.
Specifications
- Collection: Idéal Périgord
- Type: Serrated utility knife
- Blade length: 12 cm
- Total length: 23 cm
- Weight: 65 grams
- Steel type: 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel (nitrogen-enriched)
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Handle: Walnut wood with 3 stainless steel rivets
- Sharpening method: Serrated
- Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash recommended
- Origin: Made in Thiers, France
- Colour: Silver / brown
In the package
- Lion Sabatier Serrated Utility Knife Idéal Périgord Walnut Wood 12 cm
This is the knife you reach for when you want it to just work. No compromises, no frustration, no tomato that gets squished. Add the Lion Sabatier Idéal Périgord serrated knife to your kitchen and taste the difference - with every cut.
