
Sabre
Bistrot Tortoiseshell Spreading Knives
The Bistrot Tortoiseshell Spreading Knives are a set of four 16.5 cm (6.5") spreaders from Sabre, made in France, with flat rounded-tip AISI 420 stainless steel blades stamped "SABRE PARIS," high-grade 18/10 stainless steel components, and glossy tortoiseshell-patterned PBT handles secured with metal rivets. They are intended for spreading soft foods such as butter, jams, cream cheese, tapenade, and dips onto bread, toast, crackers, and pastries. The knives are dishwasher safe but must not be placed in the microwave.
- Color
- Tortoiseshell
- Material
- AISI 420 stainless steel cutting edge; high-grade 18/10 stainless steel; PBT handle
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Table Knives
Specifications
Set of 4 French-made spreading knives with tortoiseshell PBT handles and stainless steel blades, designed for elegant table service.
AISI 420 stainless steel cutting edge; high-grade 18/10 stainless steel; PBT handle; dishwasher safe; set of 4; made in France; 16.5 cm length.
- Color
- Tortoiseshell · brown
- Material
- AISI 420 stainless steel cutting edge; high-grade 18/10 stainless steel; PBT handle
- Secondary
- plastic
- Style
- classic
- Occasion
- party, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Table Knives
Additional Attributes
- Sabre at Simons Maison
- Perfect for entertaining guests
- Dress the table with elegance
- AISI 420 stainless steel cutting edge
- High-grade 18/10 stainless steel
- PBT handle
- Dishwasher safe
- Do not put in the microwave
- Set of 4 per package
- Made in France
- Length: 16.5 cm (6.5")
- Tortoiseshell
Product Insights
Set of 4 spreading knives, each 16.5 cm (6.5 in), made in France Flat, wide, rounded-tip non-slicing blade Rigid blade gives firm, controlled spreading rather than flex Dishwasher safe up to 45°C (113°F); open at end of cycle Each tortoiseshell handle is individually patterned; no two are identical Not a slicing or hard-cheese knife
Verified claims
- set_details
- Set of 4 spreading knives, each 16.5 cm (6.5 in), made in France
- variant
- Fawn/Tobacco color, SET/4 size
- blade_material
- AISI 420 stainless steel cutting edge with high-grade 18/10 stainless steel
- handle_material
- PBT handle with tortoiseshell-effect finish
- blade_shape
- Flat, wide, rounded-tip non-slicing blade
- performance
- Rigid blade gives firm, controlled spreading rather than flex
- use_cases
- Best for soft butter, tapenades, taramas, soft cheese and other spreadables
- tradeoff
- Not a slicing or hard-cheese knife
- care_dishwasher
- Dishwasher safe up to 45°C (113°F); open at end of cycle
- care_microwave
- Do not put in the microwave
- care_handwash
- Hand wash without abrasive sponges; remove blade rings with soft cloth or white vinegar
- care_staining
- Avoid prolonged contact with staining foods like coffee, tea and tomato sauce
- durability_pbt
- PBT handle resists oils, greases, weak acids and household cleaners
- durability_heat
- PBT tolerates cool dishwasher cycles; hydrolysis needs near-boiling water or steam
- handle_pattern
- Each tortoiseshell handle is individually patterned; no two are identical
- appearance
- Warm amber-brown tortoiseshell with darker mottling; vintage finish reads deeper in person
- styling
- Designed for entertaining and dressing the table with French bistro character
- compatibility
- Mix and match with other Sabre Bistrot tortoise pieces
- construction
- Riveted handle, tang-style blade and stamped 'SABRE PARIS' mark
- value
- Premium price for a four-piece French-made set with mixed materials
- food_safety
- BPA-free PBT handle suitable for food contact
Product record
- Title
- Bistrot Tortoiseshell Spreading Knives
- Brand
- Sabre
- Price
- 95 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
Spreading soft foods on bread or toast
A butter spreader for serving and spreading soft toppings like butter, tapenades or taramas on bread or toast. The blade is non-slicing, made for spreading rather than cutting.[1]
Dressing the table for guests
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Caring for your spreading knives after use
These spreading knives are dishwasher safe up to 113°F (45°C), per Sabre, which suggests opening the dishwasher at the end of the cycle. If you wash by hand, Sabre recommends avoiding abrasive sponges, and any small rings that appear on the blades can reportedly be wiped away with a soft cloth or white vinegar.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Bistrot Tortoiseshell Spreading Knives: Choose this if you want a set of four spreaders for soft butter, tapenades, taramas and other foods for bread or toast, with an elegant tortoiseshell look (per Sabre's Bistrot collection, designed to dress the table with a simple style, visible rivets, and glossy fawn/tobacco-toned handles). Each knife is made in France with wide, rounded non-slicing stainless blades (AISI 420 cutting edge) and measures about 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) long; the handles are dishwasher safe up to 113°F (45°C), though the knives should not go in the microwave, and small rings that can appear on blades are said to be removable with a soft cloth and white vinegar. Note that each tortoiseshell-patterned handle is unique and may vary slightly from piece to piece, and Sabre advises avoiding prolonged contact with staining foods like coffee, tea or tomato sauce on light-coloured handles.[1,2] | Bistrot Utensils Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a two-piece serving fork and large spoon made in France from 18/10 stainless steel, with simple styling, visible rivets, and dishwasher-safe convenience. The Bistrot collection comes in a versatile palette of colors, with handle options pairing the steel with acrylic (Tortoise) or teak wood (Teck), suiting those who like to mix and match colors and patterns. Design shop owner Madeline Shields recommends starting with this collection, which she reports as a best-seller at her store.[3,4,5,6,7] | Bistrot Plain Utensils Set Of 2: Choose this if you want a two-piece serving set—fork and spoon, one with a slot—for casual, everyday table use in a warm ivory/cream-beige look. It is made in France from 18/10 stainless steel with nylon handles and is dishwasher safe, and one reviewer reported no rust, pitting, or corrosion after more than 90 dishwasher cycles. Note that its style leans casual rather than formal table settings, and the mirror polish can pick up fine hairline scratches over time, which one reviewer framed as a soft patina.[8,9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Four stainless-steel spreading knives with flat rounded blades and brown tortoiseshell-style resin handles joined by three visible metal rivets; blades are stamped with a brand word.
- Blade shapeEach knife has a flat, wide blade with a rounded tip and squared-to-joined-into-handle heel; blade surface appears matte or brushed stainless steel.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.23 · w 0.66 · h 0.58 (high) - Handle material and patternHandles are a glossy tortoiseshell-style resin with amber, brown, and darker brown irregular mottling across each handle.
4 regions
x 0.55 · y 0.28 · w 0.41 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.41 · w 0.41 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.55 · w 0.41 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.68 · w 0.41 · h 0.07 (high) - Handle rivetsEach handle shows three circular metal rivets or fasteners set along the handle length, evenly spaced and flush with the surface.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.27 (high) - Blade stampingEach blade has a stamped two-line mark with a larger top word and a smaller bottom word appearing near the heel on the left side of the blade.
4 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.25 · w 0.25 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.39 · w 0.25 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.52 · w 0.25 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.07 · y 0.65 · w 0.25 · h 0.06 (high) - Stamped text content“SABRE PARIS”
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.25 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.39 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.65 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (high) - Set arrangementFour identical knives are aligned horizontally in parallel, each spaced vertically from the next and oriented with handles to the right and blades to the left.
- Visible finish detailBlades exhibit soft highlights and subtle directional brushing; handles show specular highlights indicating a glossy finish.
Other
Partial stainless bowl with cream and herbs at top, marble or stone countertop background, soft directional lighting casting long shadows to the lower right.
- Bowl propA round stainless-steel bowl filled with a white creamy substance, garnished with green mint leaves and small red berries, is visible at the top center and partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.01 · w 0.75 · h 0.28 (high) - Background surfaceProduct is placed on a light beige marble or stone surface with natural veining and fossil-like patterns.
- Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from the upper left casts elongated soft shadows of the knives toward the lower right.
- Shot compositionTop-down, slightly angled flat-lay composition showing knives in the lower two-thirds and the bowl partially at top; image is well focused with shallow depth across flat objects.
Colors
amber tortoiseshell· handlebrushed stainless gray· blade- Blade shapeEach knife has a flat, wide blade with a rounded tip and squared-to-joined-into-handle heel; blade surface appears matte or brushed stainless steel.
- 02

Product
Five metal spreading blades with tortoiseshell-patterned riveted handles shown in a close diagonal arrangement; stainless blades are mirror-polished with a stamped brand mark visible on several blades.
- Handle material and patternRectangular rounded-end handles with a glossy tortoiseshell plastic appearance showing amber, dark brown, and black mottling.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.45 · w 0.52 · h 0.37 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.58 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Handle rivetsEach handle has circular metal rivets flush with the surface; one rivet visible near the front and one near the rear on most handles.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.49 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.69 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Blade shape and finishFlat, rounded-tip spreading blades with a broad, slightly curved face and a mirror-polished stainless finish that reflects surroundings.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - Blade-to-handle jointBlades are tang-style with visible metal spine running into the handle and a narrow metal ferrule area where blade meets handle.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.34 · w 0.40 · h 0.25 (medium) - Brand stamp on blade“SABRE PARIS”
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - ArrangementFive knives are laid parallel and overlapping slightly, handles aligned to the right and blades to the left, forming a diagonal across the image.
- Surface reflectionsBlades show clear specular reflections of nearby objects and the reflective rim of a small metal dish, indicating high gloss finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Closeup studio-style shot on a light veined stone surface with a small stainless dish and garnishes partially visible; warm directional lighting produces soft shadows and highlights.
- Supporting surfaceLight beige veined marble or stone surface with subtle warm veining visible under the knives.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high) - Metal dish and garnishPartial round stainless dish at the top left containing a white spread and green mint leaves plus small red berry-like garnishes; dish rim and contents are reflected in blades.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high) - Shot compositionClose diagonal crop focusing on handles and blade faces; top and bottom knife ends are within frame while some blade tips are near the left crop edge.
- Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper right produces soft highlights on handles and blades and subtle shadows beneath the knives.
Colors
tortoiseshell amber-brown· handle#6B5A54polished stainless silver· blade- Handle material and patternRectangular rounded-end handles with a glossy tortoiseshell plastic appearance showing amber, dark brown, and black mottling.
- 03

Product
Four metal spreading knives with wide rounded stainless blades stamped with 'SABRE PARIS' and tortoiseshell-patterned rectangular handles secured by a visible circular metal rivet on each handle.
- Blade shapeWide, flat stainless spreading blades with rounded tips and a slight shoulder where blade meets handle.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Blade finishSmooth reflective polished metal finish on all visible blade faces producing soft highlights and subtle reflections of the environment.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.18 · w 0.90 · h 0.62 (high) - Stamped blade text - top knife“SABRE PARIS”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.05 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Stamped blade text - second knife“SABRE PARIS”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.21 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (medium) - Stamped blade text - third knife“SABRE PARIS”
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.39 · w 0.38 · h 0.14 (medium) - Stamped blade text - bottom knife“SABRE PARIS”
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (medium) - Handle material and patternRectangular handles made from a tortoiseshell-patterned translucent material showing a marbled mix of amber, dark brown and honey tones.
3 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.30 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.64 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high) - Handle fastener detailEach handle shows a circular metal rivet or pin near the blade junction with a textured or brushed circular face.
3 regions
x 0.63 · y 0.33 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.52 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.69 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high) - Blade-to-handle jointVisible slight step and curved transition where the metal blade narrows and meets the handle, with the handle overlaying the tang region.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Knife set photographed on a beige marble or stone surface with soft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle shadows and reflections; image is a close-up, diagonal arrangement of four knives.
- Background surfaceBeige marble or stone surface with pale veins and mottled patterning serving as the staging surface.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up diagonal arrangement of four knives receding from bottom-left to top-right, cropped slightly at the top edge so the topmost knife is partially out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper-left producing subtle cast shadows below and to the right of each knife and highlights on the polished blades.
Colors
polished silver· bladetortoiseshell amber· handlebrushed silver· handle rivet- Blade shapeWide, flat stainless spreading blades with rounded tips and a slight shoulder where blade meets handle.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Sabre
Bistrot Tortoise, Faux Tortoise - Butter spreader - Sabre Paris Inc