Sabatier Trompette / Ekco Ancienne Maison 3.25" Paring Knife Forged Stainless Walnut 1950-60s

Vintage from the late 1950s or 1960s made in Thiers France, hand-forged, after drop-forged hand-ground stainless blades and hybrid riveted and nogent style handle with walnut grip. 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 then hand ground and given a fine finish and represent some of the finer work done in Thiers in their day. The name Ekco is associated with cheaper kitchen equipment but these are definitely not that and fly under the radar sometimes. They were produced by Sabatier Trumpet in Thiers, France, as their trademark guarantees. Please note these have a few small cracks that had formed and have been filled in with epoxy to stabilze. These knives need to be kept out of dishwashers or being allowed to soak for the longevity of the handles especially.