The London by Fontenille Pataud is our new interpretation of the knife of the seas, which served Breton sailors well for daily work, meals, or during breaks.
Inspired by the historical model, we've designed a sober and modern knife. Freehand engraving or scrimshaw offers you a wide range of customization.
Our London, like its ancestor, will be effective on land or at sea. We hope you'll enjoy using it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
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Hand chiseled spring
The spring is hand-chased with a file: this denotes artisan quality, unlike inexpensive mass market products that are machine decorated.
![Engraved bolster (Stainless steel or Scrimshaw) Engraved bolster (Stainless steel or Scrimshaw)](/modules/oa_features/img/226-default.jpg)
Engraved bolster (Stainless steel or Scrimshaw)
Engraved bolster (Stainless steel or Scrimshaw)
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Customize your knife
Our specialty: Personalize your knife (first name, initials, date...) with a beautiful engraving of the spring produced by a professional engraver. The engraving is performed before the file work (guillochage) and the heat treatment.
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Stainless steel damascus blade
The Damascus steel we’re using is from Damasteel® and the patterns will last the life of the knife.
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Display box
Each knife is delivered in an elegant presentation box, designed to highlight its beauty and provide optimal protection. Give or receive our exceptional knives in a refined case that enhances every detail.
English-inspired, he was named London in France ! this knife of the seas, which served Breton sailors well for daily work, meals, or during breaks.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was the quintessential sailor's knife, more ocean than Mediterranean.
The London is sober and elegant, but above all functional and efficient. That's how it earned its place on 18th century ships, where the atmosphere is harsh, sometimes aggressive or violent in this enclosed space, conducive to fights, and must be safe in case of heavy weather. The shape of the folded blade is probably due to the fact that every sailor could not board the ship without first breaking off the tip of the blade, to make it less dangerous. Since then, this straight-edged folding knife, a true design object, has literally been designed for its function, giving it a certain elegance.
For several generations at Fontenille Pataud, our craftsmen traditionally handcraft exceptional knives, as is customary in the town of Thiers.
Each of our knifemakers nurtures the hope of creating, every day and especially for you, a lasting object that will be at your side every day.
The London by Fontenille Pataud is the result of the work of our whole team of qualified and passionate knifemakers. We hope that you will enjoy using this London as much as we enjoyed creating this French folding knife.
Technical details
Handle: Hybrid handle made with the best Juniper burl from southern France and red epoxy resin. Original creation by Fontenille Pataud: modernity guaranteed! 4 mm per plate.
Blade: Stainless damacus Vinand (160l) steel, 2,5 mm thick. Hardness: 60 Hrc.
Bolster: Central bolster, real bone.
Size and weight: 9 cm folded, 17 cm open, approx. 100 grams.
Technical tips: The spring is made from 2.5 mm thick stainless steel Z20c13. A solid hardenned bladestop is provided. That helps maintain the edge of the blade.
Included: Numbered Guarantee certificate, genuine 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.