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Le Thiers Steak Knives Olivewood #36783
Details
These knives belong on a table that has been set with intention. Made in Thiers, France by Claude Dozorme, a knife house with roots dating to 1902, each of the six carries an olivewood handle with its own grain and warmth, hand-cut and finished so no two are alike. The carbon stainless steel blades hold a sharp, clean edge through a full dinner service, and the beechwood box they arrive in makes this a considered gift that doesn't need much explaining.
Best For
- Setting a dinner table where the knives need to hold their own alongside a well-rested roast and a good bottle of red
- Gifting to a host who entertains regularly and will reach for these for years
- Slicing through meat cleanly without the tearing that serrated edges leave behind
- Bringing to a housewarming or wedding when you want something that looks considered straight out of the box
Features
- X50CrMoV15 stainless steel blades: A high-chromium, molybdenum-vanadium alloy that holds a sharp edge through repeated use and resists corrosion better than standard stainless. The 2mm spine gives the blade noticeable heft without bulk.
- One-piece construction: Blade and bolster are forged as a single unit, so there's no joint where the handle meets the steel — nothing loosens or separates over time.
- Hand-cut olivewood handles: Each handle is finished individually, so grain pattern and color vary from knife to knife. No two sets are identical.
- Made by Claude Dozorme in Thiers, France since 1902: Le Thiers is the historic French knife-making region. These are manufactured by the same family workshop that has produced knives there for over a century.
- Handwash only: Dishwasher heat and detergents will damage the olivewood. Rinse under hot water, wash with mild soap and a soft cloth, and dry immediately.
- Set of 6 knives stored in a fitted beechwood gift box with brass hardware — no additional packaging needed for gifting.
- Box dimensions: 5½" x 9¾" x 1¼"
Specs & Resources
Brand: Le Thiers
UPC: 3700512071525
Size: 5 1/2w x 9 3/4d x 1 1/4h (in)
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Material: Olivewood, X50CrMoV15 Stainless-Steel
What These Specs Mean
- X50CrMoV15 Stainless-Steel: A high-carbon stainless steel alloy used in professional cutlery; it retains a sharp edge through repeated use and resists rust and staining.
FAQs
Are these steak knives dishwasher safe?
A: No — these must be hand-washed. The high heat and harsh detergents in a dishwasher will damage the natural olivewood handles over time. To clean, rinse under hot running water, use a small amount of mild dish soap on a soft sponge, gently scrub both the handles and blade, rinse thoroughly and dry immediately with a soft towel. Proper care keeps the wood looking its best for years.
Does the set come ready to give as a gift?
A: Yes. All 6 knives arrive in a beechwood presentation box with brass hardware — no additional wrapping or packaging needed. The box is designed for both gifting and long-term storage, keeping the knives protected and organized between uses.
Will all six olivewood handles look identical?
A: No, and that’s intentional. Each knife is hand-cut and finished, so the grain pattern, color tone and subtle markings will vary from handle to handle. No two knives in the set are exactly alike. This is a characteristic of working with natural olivewood, not a defect.
What type of steel are the blades made from, and how sharp are they?
A: The blades are made from X50CrMoV15 carbon stainless steel — a high-chromium, molybdenum-vanadium alloy widely used in professional cutlery for its ability to take and hold a sharp edge while resisting corrosion. The 2mm spine adds rigidity and weight behind the cut. These are full-performance knives, not decorative ones.
Where are these knives made, and by whom?
A: These knives are made in Thiers, France — the historic center of French knife-making — by Claude Dozorme, a family manufacturer that has been producing knives in Thiers since 1902. Le Thiers is the house’s flagship table knife line, built to the same standards as their professional culinary blades.
How large is each knife, and is the set well-sized for dinner use?
A: The full box measures 5½” wide x 9¾” deep x 1¼” high and the complete set weighs 2.3 lbs, giving a good sense of the knives’ substantial feel in hand. The proportions are suited to a full dinner table setting — these are proper steak knives with enough blade length to work through a thick cut without sawing.
