Product Overview
- MADE IN THIERS, FRANCE — PROFESSIONAL GRADE SHARPENING STEEL — Manufactured by Dassaud Fils in Thiers, the historic capital of French cutlery. Designed to pair with the full Caribou professional knife line and any high-quality stainless steel blades requiring precision edge maintenance in commercial butcher shops, meat processing facilities, and professional kitchens
- 115CrV3 CHROME-COATED STEEL — 65 HRC HARDNESS — Made from durable 115CrV3 stainless steel with a hard chrome coating of 15–20 microns for enhanced wear resistance and long service life. Hardened to 65 HRC — significantly harder than most standard honing steels — providing the perfect surface for effective edge alignment and light material removal on even the hardest professional knife blades
- TRUE SHARPENING STEEL — NOT JUST A HONER — Unlike standard honing steels that only realign the edge, this rod removes a small amount of metal for precision edge correction on harder high-quality blades like the Caribou line (54–56 HRC). Ideal for maintaining peak cutting performance between full sharpenings, extending the time between whetstone or professional sharpening services
- ERGONOMIC TPE HANDLE WITH HANGING RING — The black thermoplastic elastomer handle provides a secure, comfortable grip that meets food-contact standards — matching the ergonomic design of the full Caribou knife line. Includes a stainless steel hanging ring for easy storage and immediate accessibility in professional kitchen and processing environments
- BUILT FOR INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL USE — Engineered to withstand temperatures from -30°C to 100°C for use in freezer rooms, walk-in coolers, and hot kitchen environments without performance degradation. Compliant with EU safety and food-contact quality standards for professional-grade performance.
The DF Caribou knife line represents over three decades of professional cutlery manufacturing from Thiers, France — the city that has defined European knife craftsmanship for centuries. Created by Dassaud Fils in 1992 specifically for the food processing industry, the Caribou range is engineered to meet the daily demands of commercial butcher shops, meat processing facilities, and food production environments where performance, hygiene, and durability are non-negotiable.
Every Caribou blade is made from high-quality stainless steel selected specifically for professional butcher applications, hardened to 54–56 HRC through a controlled heat treatment process that optimizes edge retention and toughness without brittleness. The professional satin finish reduces glare and maintains a clean appearance through heavy daily use. Each blade is engraved with a unique batch number for full traceability — supporting food safety audits and USDA compliance requirements in regulated processing environments.
The black thermoplastic handles are engineered for professional use — featuring anti-slip lateral ridges specifically designed for cut-resistant glove compatibility, reducing grip fatigue and musculoskeletal strain during repetitive high-volume cutting tasks. Hygienic, durable, and solidly assembled for years of heavy commercial use.
Available in a complete line including breaking knives, narrow chef knives, and boning knives — see our full Caribou collection at CutleryMania.
