The cheeseboard arrives and the conversation carries on. A cheese knife passes from hand to hand, cutting and serving. Its 12.5 cm blade, with 3 mm serrations, works with hard and soft cheeses alike. With a black polypropylene handle, this Nogent Daily model keeps things straightforward, right through to the dishwasher once everyone has finished their meal at the table.

A blade that belongs on the cheeseboard
A firm rind, a softer centre, textures that change from one cheese to the next. The knife needs to work with those differences. Its serrations help begin the cut through the rind, while its length allows a portion to be separated without looking for another tool each time.

Made in Biesles, Haute-Marne, the XC50CrMoV15 stainless steel blade benefits from Nogent***’s work on the cutting edge. The polypropylene handle is moulded onto the blade in our workshops. It is light, and the black colour remains discreet among the dishes and plates. What you notice is what the knife makes possible: sharing a piece, serving someone beside you, letting the meal continue. A useful object does not need to dominate the table. It simply needs to be there when a hand reaches for it.

Different cheeses, a few straightforward habits
The 12.5 cm format suits a varied board: a tomme, a piece of Comté or a soft cheese. Adapt the movement and portion to the texture, without forcing the cut. The knife supports serving rather than replacing the attention given to the food itself.

When several cheeses are offered, providing more than one knife helps limit the mixing of flavours. Keep one beside milder cheeses and another with stronger ones. It is practical too when the board is moving around a larger table and several people are serving themselves.

For fresh cheese intended for spreading, a spreader is better suited to the action. A bread knife prepares the slices alongside it. After the meal, the Nogent Daily cheese knife can go in the dishwasher, then return to the cutlery drawer. Good bread, a thoughtfully chosen board and suitable tools can be enough to make everyone stay a little longer.