“U Cumpa” means “The fellow” in Corsica. We have created with the Zuria brothers (Knife makers in Bonifacio-Corsica) a knife which mixes high tech and traditional handcrafting methods.
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12C27 Stainless steel blade
The beauty of your blade is guarenteed for lifetime.
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Système de blocage de lame liner-lock
Liner-lock & blade 2.50 mm thick. Satisfying sound when opened & closed. Hardened detent ball to keép. the blade shut. Blade is rotating on Teflon
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Corsica is a real land of knives since antiquity and the Corsican cutlery industry has become a real tradition.
There is no such thing as a "Corsican knife" but "Corsican knives"!
Like many farming areas, the Corsican knife was first and foremost a tool used by farmers for their daily work.
Since then, Corsican knives have followed their history with new models that combine tradition and modernity.
In the Fontenille Pataud workshop, our craftsmen traditionally handmade outstanding knives for several generations, as usual in the city of Thiers. Each one of our knifemakers hopes to create especially for you a sustainable product that will become your every day to carry.
We are proud to say that our knives are handed down and offered from generation to generation, such as the Corsican knives with locking system, which allows a safe use. Much more than knives, our Corsicans made in France are true life partners.
Technical details
“U Cumpa” means “The fellow” in Corsica.
We have created with the Zuria brothers (Knife makers in Bonifacio-Corsica) a knife which mixes high tech and traditional handcrafting methods.
Design: the hole in the blade allowing easy opening features the Corsica island.
Mechanism: Single hand opening / folding Liner lock system.
Handle: French Pistachio wood, 7mm thick. This wood can look like ironwood, with a green glint or a gold one.
Blade: swedish 12c27 stainless steel, mat polished. Hardness after cryogenic heat treatment: HRC 57.
Size & weight: 10.5cm folded (4 1/8 inches), 19cm opened (7.5 inches), approx 80gr. (2.8 ounces).
Technical tips: Liner & blade 2.50mm thick. Satisfying sound when opened & folded. Hardened detent ball to keép. The blade shut. Blade is rotating on Teflon.
Customers testimonials
My Laguiole arrived today and it is a real work of art, which I will treasure and eventually pass down to my son (not too soon I hope) One day I hope I will be in a position to buy a Damascus version.
Phil K. (UK)Hello,Merci, Knife arrived yesterday, excellent finish to knife, very pleased with lettering.
Tjalling V. (Netherlands)The Chamois that I ordered for my son came last week and it is beautiful. He is thrilled with it and I know will treasure it for the rest of his life.
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Fontenille Pataud was founded in 1929 and quickly became recognized as a manufacturer of high-end knives.