The Fontenille Pataud difference: our choice is quality over quantity. We want -and are- proud of the knives we sell. We offer a wide range of product offerings.
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.
The Basque Yatagan folding knife was created and manufactured for tobacco growers in southwestern France.
This knife include a YATAGAN blade, Turkish origin. YATAGAN designates a sword or a large knife with an oblique and curved blade.
The Basque knife has a traditional decoration of 10 stainless rivets inlayed on the pads of his handle.
Traditionally, the handle was decorated with large "rosettes" that had the advantage of ensuring a better grip of the Basque knife.
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 our high-end French folding. Much more than knives, they are true life partners.
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Technical details
Handle: Outside part (bark) of the buffalo horn. The traditionnal decoration is made of 10 stainless rivets.
Blade: 12c27 Stainless steel, 3 mm thick. Hardness: 56-57 Hrc.
Size and weight: 12.5 cm folded, 22 cm open, approx 100 grams.
Plates & bolsters: Solid stainless steel. A solid bladestop is provided on all of our springs: That helps maintain the edge of the blade.
Spring: Stainless steel.
Included: genuine leather pouch.
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.