A knife that prepares an apple does not have to come from the latest collection. Our end-of-line kitchen knives bring together paring formats, tomato blades and peelers in their remaining models or colours. Useful tools for everyday preparation, chosen according to the pieces still available and the routines that matter in your kitchen, rather than the date of their collection.

The purpose stays as collections change

A handle changes colour, a family changes its name or a product leaves the catalogue. End-of-line selections follow those changes. They do not describe a single material or edge: paring knives may be straight-edged or serrated, with wooden or polypropylene handles according to the model. Check the individual piece rather than assuming the whole selection is the same.

These tools belong to the history of Nogent*** and its Biesles workshops, Haute-Marne. The paring knife and peeler have a familiar place in that story. One trims and cuts, the other removes the skin from fruit and vegetables. Their complementary purposes remain useful regardless of the original collection. Begin with each product description for the size, material and blade type. An older range name provides a reference point, but does not establish every characteristic of the knife you are considering.

Find the right tool for your preparations

The 9 cm straight-edged paring knife handles small and medium-sized fruit and vegetables. Serrations suit skins and softer flesh. The 11 cm tomato knife, with fine 1 mm serrations, provides more length for that preparation. Choose for the ingredients you actually work with most often.

Expert Affidenté® models equipped with Nogent*** micro-serrations require no routine sharpening. Their care differs from a straight-edged blade. Peelers complete the selection for potatoes, apples and courgettes, depending on the stated cutting edge. Some folding formats may also suit meals outdoors.

Finally, check the handle material and cleaning instructions. Completing a drawer does not mean adding tools at random: you may be replacing a lost knife or returning to a format you already enjoy. Stock is limited, but use should still guide the decision. A well-chosen knife keeps its place in the preparations of the next day.