This piece is one of a kind and the knife below is the one you will receive.
Fontenille Pataud is pleased to present this unique and finely hand-engraved piece in our workshop.
Free-hand engraving
Because we are committed to providing you with ever more luxurious knives, the engraving on the back of this knife is entirely freehand, for exceptional craftsmanship.
A paradox gave birth to this knife: Thiers, the Capital of French Cutlery, has a six-century knife experience gained in knife manufacturing. The city manufactured various type of regional knives and products for exports. Among them, le Normand, L'Aurillac, le Laguiole, l'Issoire... still being manaufactured there in Thiers area, their name referring to regions.
Strangely enough, the craftsmen of the Thiers area had never claimed a common identity through an emblematic knife. Out of that common remark, came the idea of creating Le Thiers®, an emblematic knife, fruit of a collective brainstorming.
Le Thiers ® knife is a deposited model at the French National Institute of Industrial Property by the "Couteau de Thiers" brotherhood. This one round up knives lovers, professional and amateur, who want high quality in knives production like say the guild. Each manufacturer must validate is creation and maintain an very high quality level.
This knife is the symbol of several centuries of know-how in the city of Thiers.
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 Le Thiers® with lock-back system, which allows a safe use. Much more than knives, our Le Thiers made in France are true life partners.
Technical details
This piece is one of a kind and the knife below is the one you will receive.
This knife features precision mechanism with a secure mid-lock.
Designed in close collaboration with Jean-Pierre Suchéras, twice "Meilleurs Ouvriers de France" (highest reward of French craftsmanship), le Thiers® Advance by Fontenille Pataud is a forward-looking pocket knife. Thanks to its sleek design and efficient blade locking system, this knife will find its perfect place in your everyday life. The Damascus steel we’re using is from Damasteel® and the patterns will last the life of the knife.
Handle: Genuine tortoise shell. This is a very rare and ancient material. Despite it is pre-banned and legal in France, stock is limited.
Blade & bolster: Damasteel® Vinland stainless damascus, 3 mm thick. Hardness: 60 Hrc. These stainless Damascus models can be collected or used as everyday carry. The Damascus steel we’re using is from Damasteel® and the patterns will last the life of the knife. Made with a Mokume-gane (wood grain metal) bolster. Mokume-gane is a Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns, as well as that laminate itself. It describes the way metal takes on the appearance of natural wood grain.
Size and weight: 11.5 cm folded, 20.5 cm open, approx. 90 grams.
Technical tips: The spring with its mid-lock sytem is made from 3 mm thick stainless steel. A solid hardenned bladestop is provided: that helps maintain the edge of the blade.
Included: Numbered Guarantee certificate, leather pouch. The pouch is an artisan product too, handmade in France.
Le Thiers® Advance knife designed in collaboration with Jean-Pierre Suchéras, M.O.F (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France = highest reward of French craftsmanship)
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.