The Fontenille Pataud team is deeply proud to continue the work of Adrien Giovaninetti in the production of the famous Lombard knife. This iconic model, a symbol of the new generation of Thiers cutlers, is now in the expert hands of our workshop.
We enthusiastically carry on the work initiated by Adrien, ensuring the preservation of this knife's legacy while bringing in the craftsmanship and excellence that our brand is renowned for.
Thank you, Adrien, for entrusting us with this task, and we wish you all the best in your new career.
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.
Handmade in France by Fontenille Pataud
Our choice is quality over quantity. We want -and are- proud of the knives we sell.
Leather pouch made in France included
The pouch is an artisan product too, hand made in France.
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.
Created in 2015, the Lombard knife embodies both heritage and innovation. Designed by Adrien Giovaninetti on the occasion of his arrival in Auvergne, this model is a tribute to Lombard, the village where he settled to perfect his art of cutlery. The village is said to have taken its name from the Italian origins (Lombardy) of the Sabatier family, craftsmen who left their mark on the history of French cutlery. This knife, designed during an inter-apprentice competition organized by the Rotary Club, reflects both Adrien's passion for cutlery and his attachment to music, particularly jazz, a nod to the Rue des Lombards in Paris.
Design inspired by French tradition
The Lombard model draws its inspiration from the classic shapes of the Capucin and Laguioles straight Yssingeaux knives, two symbols of French cutlery. The blade, in the shape of a sage leaf, is designed to be non-aggressive, evoking an elegant style suited to the art of the table.
A balance between tradition and modernity
With its meticulous, harmonious design, highlighted by a corbin beak and elegant curves, the Lombard offers a modern aesthetic while paying homage to traditional techniques. Its precise, handcrafted mechanism reflects the great mastery of Thierno cutlery and perpetuates local culture, reinforcing the idea of continuity with previous generations.
Marketed by Adrien since October 2015, the Lombard knife is an obvious choice, at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, while celebrating the links between regions and cultures.
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: Fat Carbon Black Drop is made from black carbon fibre pads. This innovative and original material has unique and surprising patterns, 4 mm per plate.
Blade: 2.5 mm thick stainless steel Sandvik 14C28N, hardness: 58-59 Hrc. We also offer a 60Hrc hardenned special RWL34 swedish powder stainless steel for those who love knives with a longer sharp edge.
Size and weight: 11.5 cm folded, 20.5 cm open, approx. 80 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.
Plates: Fully chiselled on the top of the knife, made of Z8C17 stainless steel.
Included: Numbered Guarantee certificate, genuine leather pouch handmade in France, display box.
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.