Got this on ebay a little while back because it seemed interesting, and wanted to see if others could confirm what it is and if it seems like it was a decent grab. It's certainly not in ideal condition - has been sharpened to hell and then has what seems to be a fairly half-hearted attempt at thinning.
288x48 mm, 298 g
Mark is a bit faded, but from what I can see in that second photo (and from the handle and general appearance of the knife), it seems to be the same make as this one Vintage Early Sabatier 12" Chef's Knife, LA Trompette or Trumpet Brand, France | #1889320577 which claims that it's a 1880-1920 make. Is worthpoint at all reputable source for that? And does that date seem possible?
Regardless, gonna do some work on it. Need to thin heavily and ideally work out that bit of a hump near the front of the blade. Then debating if I'd want to polish the whole thing (mainly because my thinning job is not going to be great and I'm not sure how I'd make it look alright without a bit more intensive polishing w sandpaper)
Happy to post more photos if anyone wants to see more.
288x48 mm, 298 g
Mark is a bit faded, but from what I can see in that second photo (and from the handle and general appearance of the knife), it seems to be the same make as this one Vintage Early Sabatier 12" Chef's Knife, LA Trompette or Trumpet Brand, France | #1889320577 which claims that it's a 1880-1920 make. Is worthpoint at all reputable source for that? And does that date seem possible?
Regardless, gonna do some work on it. Need to thin heavily and ideally work out that bit of a hump near the front of the blade. Then debating if I'd want to polish the whole thing (mainly because my thinning job is not going to be great and I'm not sure how I'd make it look alright without a bit more intensive polishing w sandpaper)
Happy to post more photos if anyone wants to see more.