Sabatier Trumpet / Ancienne Maison 8.25” Bullnose Stainless France 1950s-60s

Vintage 8.25″ 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 but with some scattered scuffs. Blade has been sharpened only several times, it shows use in the form of a few stray scratches from honing. The edge has been touched up but it was a dull factory edge when we found it.