Lion Sabatier Utility Knife Idéal Périgord Walnut Wood 10 cm
Forged from a single piece of steel, making it sturdy and well-balanced.
Comes sharp out of the box and is easy to sharpen yourself.
Handy small size for peeling, garnishing and fine slicing.
Small knife, big difference. It’s the knife you might underestimate - until you work with it. The Lion Sabatier Utility Knife Idéal Périgord with walnut wood handle is the secret weapon in any kitchen: quick, precise, and lovely to hold. Whether you're peeling potatoes, filleting a mango, finely chopping herbs, or cleaning shrimp - this knife handles every task with ease.
Made in Thiers, the heartbeat of French knife culture, this utility knife combines craftsmanship you can feel with a design you’ll love to hold. This is not an "extra" knife - this is the knife you reach for every day.
Why this utility knife is different
- 100% forged from a single piece of steel - Blade, bolster, and tang are forged from a single piece of 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel. No weak joints, maximum balance and strength from tip to handle.
- Sharp out of the box, easy to sharpen - You don’t need to invest in sharpening experience: this knife is ready to use immediately and follows the European sharpening angle that you can easily maintain at home.
- Handle made of real walnut wood - Three stainless steel rivets hold the handle securely in place. The warm, dark walnut wood feels pleasant in the hand - even during extended cutting sessions.
- Nitrogen-enriched steel (58-60 HRC) - 4116 Nitro+ steel is tougher and more corrosion-resistant than regular stainless steel. A hardness of 58-60 HRC means: stays sharp longer, less hassle.
- Compact size with a wide range - The 10 cm blade is just right for peeling in hand, fine garnishing, and cutting on the board. Not too big, not too small - just right.
From Thiers, forged with conviction
Thiers is not just any city in the Auvergne - it’s the place where the French knife tradition has lived and breathed for centuries. Lion Sabatier makes use of that expertise and combines it with modern materials. The 4116 Nitro+ steel is a conscious choice: the addition of nitrogen makes the steel harder, finer in grain, and better resistant to rust. That’s not marketing - you’ll notice it when you use the knife week after week, still slicing through a tomato without crushing it.
The Idéal Périgord series is named after the Périgord region in France, known for its rich culinary culture - think truffles, foie gras, and slow cooking at its best. That’s exactly the vibe this knife exudes: serious quality, without fuss, with a nod to French cuisine.
The knife that understands your hand
You use a utility knife differently than a chef's knife: short, controlled movements, often in hand rather than on the board. Then weight and balance are everything. This knife weighs just 60 grams and has a total length of 200 mm - compact enough for precise work, heavy enough to feel in control. The walnut wood handle fits in the palm and provides grip without sticking. The bolster - the metal piece between blade and handle - protects your fingers and gives the knife that characteristic balance you expect from a well-forged knife.
Whether you’re quickly peeling an apple for dessert, finely chopping a shallot for a vinaigrette, or neatly trimming mushrooms for that dish you’ve been wanting to try - this knife makes fine cutting a pleasure rather than a test of patience.
How to keep this knife sharp for a long time
The Lion Sabatier Utility Knife Idéal Périgord is not dishwasher safe. That sounds like a disadvantage, but it’s actually the most honest agreement you can make with a good knife. Wash it by hand after use, dry it immediately, and put it away. That’s all. The combination of heat, water, and chemical dishwasher detergents is the enemy of both the blade and the walnut wood handle - and that applies to every quality knife.
For sharpening, this knife follows the European sharpening angle, which means you can sharpen it at home with a regular European sharpening steel or sharpening stone. No special tools needed - just touch it up when you notice the knife isn’t gliding as smoothly. This way, you keep it in top condition for years.
💡 Tip from Cookinglife: Don’t store your utility knife loose in a drawer where it can bump against other knives. A knife block, magnetic strip, or protective sheath keeps the blade sharp and your knife looking good. Your knife deserves that place.
Specifications
- Brand: Lion Sabatier
- Collection: Idéal Périgord
- Type: Utility Knife
- Blade length: 10 cm
- Total length: 20 cm
- Weight: 60 grams
- Blade material: 4116 Nitro+ stainless steel (nitrogen-enriched)
- Handle material: Walnut wood with 3 stainless steel rivets
- Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Sharpening method: European
- Dishwasher safe: No - hand wash recommended
- Colour: Silver / Brown
- Country of origin: France (Thiers)
In the package
- Lion Sabatier Utility Knife Idéal Périgord Walnut Wood 10 cm
If you love cooking - and you know that good tools make the difference - then this is the utility knife you won’t want to miss. Stylish in material, strong in steel, and made to last for years. Add the Lion Sabatier Utility Knife Idéal Périgord to your kitchen and taste the difference with every slice.
