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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.
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Lock-back sytem
Its solid blade is safely locked while using, thanks to its precision mechanism, in addition this mechanism provides smoothness while using.
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Good handle/blade balance
To obtain a good handle/blade balance, a groove is milled in the back of the spring allowing the blade to fold in.
Fontenille-Pataud was founded in 1929. It quickly became recognized as a manufacturer of high-end table knives. They were admired and revered for their expertise and use of ivory, horn and other fine wood.
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, you will for sure purchase a knife "made in France" that will fit in the pocket of one of your grandchildren.
Technical details
CAUTION: ALREADY SOLD, please contact us for your custom knives.
This piece is one of a kind and the knife below is the one you will receive.
Handle: Full ebony handle with mother-of-pearl and brass wire inlays like a space decor.
Blade: Stainless swedish 14C28N steel, 3 mm thick. Hardness: 58-59 Hrc. In order to provide a comfortable balance and a nicer knife, the blade tip folds into a groove which is milled into the spring.
Weight & Size: 12cm folded, 21.5cm open, approx. 90g.
Spring: The spring is made from a 3mm thick stainless steel Z20c13. A solid bladestop is provided on all of our springs: that shall keep a long time the edge of the blade.
Plates: 1,2mm thick stainless steel with 2 solid bolsters. You can also choose brass (see options) at the same price.
Assembling: Traditional & handmade with stainless rivets.
Included: Numbered guarantee certificate, leather pouch 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.
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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.