Laguiole Nature Classic Range Real ebony & engraving

Laguiole Nature Classic Range Real ebony & engraving - EXC-L6E

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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

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.

Before the laguiole knife was the capuchadou knife, this basic knife had a fixed blade, a long drawn point and was made of thick steel. This old laguiole knife was a real tool for this people who used it in daily work: cook the meal, field work or animals care...

At this time, this first laguiole knife wasn't yet a folding knife and was handmade with rustic material.

In France, during several century, each region had his own knife, a big part of it disappeared although the laguiole knife which is become the most famous french knife in the world.

The laguiole design evolved years after years: fixed blade to folding blade, straight blade to "Yatagan" blade, bee spring and shepherd's cross, laguiole knife corkscrew and lock-back system.

Nowadays, the laguiole knife story is still evolving.

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 Laguiole with lock-back system, which allows a safe use. Much more than knives, our Laguiole 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.

The Laguiole Nature knife combines the best of the old and new. The traditional graceful of the Laguiole knife have been updated to include a smooth locking blade system. It is easy to use, beautiful to show and superior in performance.

Handle: 1st quality real Ebony wood, 7mm thick. Traditional Shepherd's cross inlayed.

Blade: Stainless swedish 14C28N steel, 3mm thick. Hardness: 58-59 Hrc.

Size and weight: 12cm folded, 22cm open, approx. 100 grams.

Technical tips: The 'Bee' spring with its lock-back system is made from 3mm thick stainless steel Z20c13. A solid hardenned bladestop is provided: that helps maintain the edge of the blade. The traditional bee is solid and forged into the spring. The spring and bee are then hand-engraved:  this denotes artisan quality, unlike inexpensive mass market products that have welded springs and are machine decorated. These details create a unique Laguiole knife, making each knife one of a kind.

Included: Numbered Guarantee certificate, leather pouch. The pouch is an artisan product too, handmade in France.

 

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.

Alex D. (USA)

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100% Handmade in France

Fontenille Pataud was founded in 1929 and quickly became recognized as a manufacturer of high-end knives.