Pradel Damascus

An original Fontenille Pataud creation, discover our new interpretation of the Pradel, a famous knife from the west of France, but always made in Thiers, the French capital of cutlery. Emblematic knife of the rural world, the Pradel was the indispensable tool of sailors and farmers who appreciated it for its rusticity and efficiency. The particular shape of its handle allowed a good grip while being very thin to remain discrete in the pocket. Initially widespread in Normandy, this knife quickly conquered Brittany and the whole Western France. It was essential for the rural world to be able to bleed an animal, cut or pierce the leather of a strap, scrape a stick to lead the cows, and of course, to accompany meals taken in the field or on the farm.