Product Overview
- MADE IN THIERS, FRANCE SINCE 1992 — Manufactured by Dassaud Fils in Thiers, the historic capital of French cutlery. The Caribou range was purpose-built for the food processing industry and is trusted by professional meat processors across Europe. Now available in the US through CutleryMania
- PROFESSIONAL GRADE STAINLESS STEEL BLADE — High-quality stainless steel specifically selected for professional butcher applications. 54–56 HRC hardness delivers an excellent balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of resharpening — engineered for demanding daily commercial use
- 6" WIDE BLADE FOR FLAT SURFACE TRIMMING — The wider blade profile provides more surface contact for trimming fat, silverskin, and connective tissue from flat cuts of beef, pork, and poultry. Ideal for high-volume trimming operations where speed and surface coverage matter as much as precision
- ERGONOMIC BLACK HANDLE WITH ANTI-SLIP RIDGES — The black thermoplastic handle features anti-slip lateral ridges specifically engineered for use with cut-resistant gloves, reducing grip fatigue and musculoskeletal strain during repetitive high-volume cutting tasks. Hygienic, secure grip even with wet hands
- FULL TRACEABILITY FOR FOOD SAFETY COMPLIANCE — Each blade is engraved with a unique batch number supporting food safety audits and compliance requirements in commercial processing facilities. Manufactured in compliance with European food-contact regulations
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.
