Cutlery set for 12 (13) - Ebony - Flexible blade

Rare Set of 12 Dinner Knives + Serving Knife "Étoile St. Étienne" – Ebony Handles – France, circa 1950/1960
​Description:
Splendid and elegant vintage complete table service for 12 people, including a large coordinated serving knife (total 13 pieces). Produced in the historic capital of French cutlery, Saint-Étienne.
​Handles material: Fine solid ebony wood, characterized by an intense natural black color and very fine grain. The handles feature a beautiful geometric faceted design in Mid-Century Modern style.
​Blades: Stainless steel (Acier Inoxydable), stamped with the original brand "Étoile St. Étienne". The blades are of the "Lame Souple" type (flexible blade), a highly sought technical feature that provides excellent elasticity during cutting or use for spreading, without risking scratching the dishes.
​Ferrules (Collars): Splendidly worked with geometric motifs that elegantly join the blade to the handle.
​Precise measurements:
12 table knives: Total length about 24.5 cm (Blade: ~13.5 cm / Handle: ~11 cm).
1 large serving knife: Total length over 32 cm (Blade: ~21 cm).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Blades are shiny and free of chevrons/pitting, ebony handles are solid, stable, and free of obvious cracks. The set is sold loose (without original box).
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