8'' Kitchen Knife - Le Thiers

Fashioned from German steel, this knife is significantly more robust and durable than one that is simply stamped from a metal sheet. Expert craftsmanship ensures it will keep its edge longer.

The exceptional sturdiness of this knife also makes it more evenly balanced, assuring the best design to make it last a lifetime.

Masters of their art, Goyon-Chazeau selects only the most beautiful cuts of juniper burl wood to craft their signature knife handles. Once considered sacred in France, the juniper burl has naturally occurring antiseptic properties and releases a peppery scent when manipulated. Carefully shaped and beautifully finished, these knives are sure to be the centerpiece of your kitchen.

Goyon-Chazeau knives are carefully curved at the base of the blade to help prevent fingers from slipping forward and catching on the blade. In addition, more weight is added to the back of the knife to give added balance and control during use.

A small town in the center of France, Thiers has been the undisputed capital of cutlery in France for over 600 years. In the early days, the powerful Durolle river provided the force to move the millstones necessary for knife production before the availability of electricity.

Properly maintained and stored, this knife is sure to stand the test of time. In the case of daily use, it is recommended to sharpen it once a week, and once a year it should be brought to a professional to restore its edge. But one of the best ways to preserve this knife is to use it.