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LES RESPONSABLES
Simply more responsible actions

Nowadays, cooking also means taking an interest in the composition and manufacture of the utensils we use every day.


The ‘Les Responsables’ range combines cutlery craftsmanship with bio-based materials, whilst maintaining the same high standards of cutting performance, comfort and reliability.


Because every action counts, this range has been designed to meet today’s needs without compromising those of tomorrow.

The right move, committed to the future

For over 100 years, Nogent*** has been striving to achieve the perfect handle by designing knives and utensils suited to everyday use. From the kitchen to the plate, every product combines precision, simplicity and French craftsmanship.


It is with this approach in mind that the Les Responsables range was created: high-performance, comfortable tools with handles made from a high proportion of bio-based materials, selected for their durability and ease of use.

Sustainable materials

The ‘Les Responsables’ range is based on the use of two bio-based materials:

Sugar cane
BIOCOMPOSITE

Produced from the recycling of plant-based waste, this material contains 94 per cent bio-based material derived from sugar cane.

Made from 97 per cent bio-based materials derived from wood waste and recycled cooking oil, this biocomposite offers strength, stability and comfort in use.

A new generation of sustainable knives

Handles incorporating bio-based materials
Depending on the model, the handles contain 94 per cent bio-based material derived from sugar cane or are made from 97 per cent bio-based material derived from wood waste and recycled cooking oil.

Materials selected for their durability
The materials used for the handles have been chosen to provide a comfortable grip and good resistance to everyday wear and tear.

Dishwasher-safe
Easy to care for, these knives are dishwasher-safe and fit seamlessly into everyday use.

Uncompromised performance
The stainless steel blades deliver a clean, precise and efficient cut, true to Nogent’s*** knife-making expertise.

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Responsible manufacturing in France

Like all Nogent ranges, Les Responsables is manufactured in France, at the workshops in Biesles, in the Haute-Marne department.

The brand oversees the entire manufacturing process there: cutting the blades, heat treatment, moulding the handles, assembly and finishing. This integrated production process guarantees quality, traceability and consistency with the manufacturer’s environmental commitments.

Awarded the Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (EPV) label, Nogent*** embodies recognised expertise, capable of evolving towards more sustainable solutions whilst maintaining high standards.

COMPARISON OF OUR DIFFERENT RANGES
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RANGE


The authentic craftsmanship of Nogent*** since 1923, featuring natural wooden handles and a timeless cut.


The practical and durable solution for everyday use, with dishwasher-safe handles for easy and heavy-duty use.


A patented technology featuring a unique micro-tooth design (4 teeth per mm) for a precise, efficient and effortless cut on all foods.


An alternative to conventional plastics, without compromising on performance.

BLADE


Manual sharpening after rough grinding


Manual sharpening after rough grinding


Manual micro-toothing after sharpening


Manual sharpening after rough grinding

BLADE MATERIAL


XC50CrMoV15 (0.5% carbon and 15% chromium)


XC50CrMoV15 (0.5% carbon and 15% chromium)


XC50CrMoV15 (0.5% carbon and 15% chromium)


XC50CrMoV15 (0.5% carbon and 15% chromium)

ROCKWELL HARDNESS


56-58 HRC


56-58 HRC


56-58 HRC


56-58 HRC

HANDLE


A design that combines robustness, durability and timeless elegance


Designed for everyday kitchen use: easy to handle, precise and easy to clean


A streamlined, comfortable design to ensure a perfect grip


Ergonomic design that fits perfectly in your hand

HANDLE MATERIAL


Stained hornbeam, beech and PEFC-certified wild cherry (10-31-3657)


Polypropylene


Polypropylene or wild cherry


Bio-based – 94 per cent for handles made from sugar cane – 97 per cent for handles from the Silhouette Collection.


MANUFACTURING


Wood from the Haute-Marne region, air-dried for one year in our timber yard before being stained and then varnished


Plastic handle overmoulded onto the blade at our production site.


As the only company capable of producing such fine micro-toothing, we design and manufacture it entirely in-house.


More sustainable manufacturing using bio-based materials, derived in particular from plant-based resources.

COLOURS
With Les Responsables, every action in the kitchen becomes more meaningful.

An innovative and sustainable range, designed to combine performance with simplicity, whilst prioritising more environmentally friendly materials.

MANUFACTURE 1923
MADE IN FRANCE
LIFETIME GUARANTEE
EPV LABEL