I've got to buy some tools, so a few knives need to go to offset the expense. I hope there are some folks who will appreciate these excellent examples of French regional cutlery! You are welcome to make offers if you want to buy multiples, and the only trade I'd be willing to consider at this point is for a small sebenza with the insingo blade. PayPal G&S is standard, but if you don't use that we can probably work something out. I will ship overseas if you are willing to help offset the extra shipping costs. I've tried to supply all the relevant information, but you are welcome to ask questions, or ask for additional pictures. Thanks for looking!
First, a very stylish Le Thiers in aromatic juniper and ebony bolsters by a maker named Regnaud. This one looks and smells divine. I'll admit that I overpaid for this one because it does have some fit and finish problems, but nothing that will effect its function. The blade is off-centered (no rubbing), and there are some gaps in the back spring and rough finishing on the pins. There is one pin crack on the ebony on the butt of the knife that goes from the pin to the butt. The seller was unaware, so you might want to apply a little glue to stabilize and sand it down. Or just leave it. It is meant to be a gentleman's table knife, so if you are using it for something else, you're going off the beaten path. The knife handle is about 4 1/4 in., so it is a hand filler, but quite slim as well. I paid $132, but given the flaws I'm asking $120 OBO.
Next, we have two regional knives made by the excellent company Fontenille Pataud. The top knife is a Le Chamois in very elegantly figured walnut. The bottom knife is a Capuchadou in dark ebony. Both knives have beautiful file work on the spine. The blades are both centered and have very good action--don't let them snap closed as there is no stop pin or kick to keep the blade tip from hitting the back spring--this is just the classic regional design for these knives. The handles are 10cm (they also make a 12 cm model of each knife), but the swell of the handle and the curve make them sit right down into your fingers and palm. One of the most comfortable knives I've experienced. There are small gaps in the liners and the Chamois has a slightly uneven primary grind, but the edge and secondary grind are just fine, so you won't experience anything unless you sharpen it obsessively, or use it like your grandpappy used his one and only knife for fifty years. I'm selling these for $160 each.
First, a very stylish Le Thiers in aromatic juniper and ebony bolsters by a maker named Regnaud. This one looks and smells divine. I'll admit that I overpaid for this one because it does have some fit and finish problems, but nothing that will effect its function. The blade is off-centered (no rubbing), and there are some gaps in the back spring and rough finishing on the pins. There is one pin crack on the ebony on the butt of the knife that goes from the pin to the butt. The seller was unaware, so you might want to apply a little glue to stabilize and sand it down. Or just leave it. It is meant to be a gentleman's table knife, so if you are using it for something else, you're going off the beaten path. The knife handle is about 4 1/4 in., so it is a hand filler, but quite slim as well. I paid $132, but given the flaws I'm asking $120 OBO.
Next, we have two regional knives made by the excellent company Fontenille Pataud. The top knife is a Le Chamois in very elegantly figured walnut. The bottom knife is a Capuchadou in dark ebony. Both knives have beautiful file work on the spine. The blades are both centered and have very good action--don't let them snap closed as there is no stop pin or kick to keep the blade tip from hitting the back spring--this is just the classic regional design for these knives. The handles are 10cm (they also make a 12 cm model of each knife), but the swell of the handle and the curve make them sit right down into your fingers and palm. One of the most comfortable knives I've experienced. There are small gaps in the liners and the Chamois has a slightly uneven primary grind, but the edge and secondary grind are just fine, so you won't experience anything unless you sharpen it obsessively, or use it like your grandpappy used his one and only knife for fifty years. I'm selling these for $160 each.
