Materials

Each blade is made of 440C steel with a composition of 1.2% Carbon and 16% to 18% Chromium.

We have a wide variety of wood to customize each knife to the image of its owner.

SHARPENING

Each knife is sharpened accurately.
Then test to ensure the quality of the cutting edge.

We also offer the sharpening service for your faithful companions to restore their former edge.

Maintenance

Some tricks to keep your knives in the best condition.

Never put them in the dishwasher.
Always cut on a wooden board.
Never scrape the board with the edge.
Never perform lateral or torsional movements
using the blade on the board.
Clean and dry after each use.
Sharpen once a year by a professional.

HEAT TREATMENT

Each blade is put through a rigorous heat treat process which involves heating at a high temperature of 1038 ° C (1900 ° F) and being immersed in oil or water for rapid cooling.

At this point, the blades are extremely brittle. Therefore, they must be heated to a low temperature of 218 ° C (425 ° F) for a long period of time (approximately 5 hours).

With such treatment, the blades have a balance between hardness and elasticity permitting them to face every challenge.

Types of knives

Chef's Knife

Its blade is wide and rigid.  
It is used to slice meat, to cut fruits and to cut vegetables.
It also serves to chop and mince the herbs.

Paring knife

Lightweight and easily maneuvering knife
Its short and rigid blade is ideal for cutting, peeling and preparing fruits and vegetables.
Thanks to its small size, it allows to work close to food.

Cleaver

Knife with broad and thick blade.
Its edge does not need to be very sharp
It can be used to cut large pieces of meat, cut bones and break joints.

Fishing knife

Flexible blade.
It makes it possible to work the pulpit of the fish to make fillet and to cut very thin strips.

Hunting knife

Knife with rigid blade
This blade is full bellied with a strong, thick point for heavier tasks

Hiking knife

This blade is more versatile than a hunting knife.
It is also more compact and allows to perform several different tasks.

CONTACT US

282 Rue du Cassandre,
Levis, Quebec, Canada 
G7A 3N2
418-931-4434
sbourgault@couteauxsblade.com