Arto: Le Rouennais / Le Capuchin / Bec de Corbin / AR1890
Sale Details:
No Trades. Payment via PayPal goods and services only. Shipping to CONUS only
All prices are to your door including PayPal fees and USPS Priority Mail with tracking
All knives are new, as received from Arto and have only been removed from the original packaging for photos
Let me know if you have any questions
About Arto:
Arto, a small cutlery company with deep French roots, blends traditional craftsmanship and style with top-quality modern materials - handcrafting both regional style knives and their own unique designs. Arto knives will shortly be available stateside through a partnership with NeverUnder, LLC (based in CT) the US distributor for both Opinel and Forges de Laguiole. I am not affiliated with Arto or NeverUnder.
Arto History:
In the wake of WWII, Edouard Arthaud founded the company in central France (Auvergne, 1945). Initially focusing on flatware, they were early adopters of the telephone as a tool to reach affluent Parisian clients. Through the years they participated in the rebirth of the Laguiole style, and eventually launched the seahorse (hippocampe) as their trademark. In the mid-1990s, Arto was one of the six forefathers - instrumental in design and creation of the regional Thiers knife. In 2008 the companys reigns were passed to Cyril Gavinet. Shortly thereafter, the workshop was moved approximately one mile northeast from Thiers to more modern quarters in Monnerie-le-Montel. It was here that their current lineup of traditional and modern knives was penned - classical inspiration, modern execution.
6644R1: $63 Le Rouennais 1780
A traditional 18th century Normandy knife design updated by Arto in 2014. Handmade using modern materials a tribute to D-Days 70th anniversary - 06/06/1944.
6644CAP1: $63 Le Capuchin
A traditional Pyrenean shepherds knife design updated by Arto. The handle shape is reminiscent of the capuchin monks hood.
6644RQ1: $63 Bec de Corbin or Ravens beak
A traditional late 18th century knife design, updated by Arto. Handmade using modern materials.
AR1890: $69 A skeletonized knife design, inspired by aviation, created by Arto in 2016.
Sale Details:
No Trades. Payment via PayPal goods and services only. Shipping to CONUS only
All prices are to your door including PayPal fees and USPS Priority Mail with tracking
All knives are new, as received from Arto and have only been removed from the original packaging for photos
Let me know if you have any questions
About Arto:
Arto, a small cutlery company with deep French roots, blends traditional craftsmanship and style with top-quality modern materials - handcrafting both regional style knives and their own unique designs. Arto knives will shortly be available stateside through a partnership with NeverUnder, LLC (based in CT) the US distributor for both Opinel and Forges de Laguiole. I am not affiliated with Arto or NeverUnder.
Arto History:
In the wake of WWII, Edouard Arthaud founded the company in central France (Auvergne, 1945). Initially focusing on flatware, they were early adopters of the telephone as a tool to reach affluent Parisian clients. Through the years they participated in the rebirth of the Laguiole style, and eventually launched the seahorse (hippocampe) as their trademark. In the mid-1990s, Arto was one of the six forefathers - instrumental in design and creation of the regional Thiers knife. In 2008 the companys reigns were passed to Cyril Gavinet. Shortly thereafter, the workshop was moved approximately one mile northeast from Thiers to more modern quarters in Monnerie-le-Montel. It was here that their current lineup of traditional and modern knives was penned - classical inspiration, modern execution.
6644R1: $63 Le Rouennais 1780
A traditional 18th century Normandy knife design updated by Arto in 2014. Handmade using modern materials a tribute to D-Days 70th anniversary - 06/06/1944.
- Liner lock
- 7.87 open, 0.53 thick, 4.53 closed
- Blade: 3.27, 0.11 thick, 7Cr17MoV, black PVD coated, S/N: 1042, rides on nylon bushings
- CNC-textured khaki G10 scales, open back design
- Black PVD coated pocket clip for tip-up right side carry
- Stainless hardware, standoffs, liners and thumb stud
- Lanyard hole
- Blade favors presentation side, but does not rub liners, no play
6644CAP1: $63 Le Capuchin
A traditional Pyrenean shepherds knife design updated by Arto. The handle shape is reminiscent of the capuchin monks hood.
- Liner lock
- 7.87 open, 0.63 thick, 4.53 closed
- Blade: 3.11, 0.11 thick, 7Cr17MoV, black PVD coated, rides on nylon bushings
- Pearl gray G10 scales, open back design
- Stainless hardware, standoffs, liners and thumb stud
- Blade dead center, no play
6644RQ1: $63 Bec de Corbin or Ravens beak
A traditional late 18th century knife design, updated by Arto. Handmade using modern materials.
- Liner lock
- 7.87 open, 0.63 thick, 4.53 closed
- Blade: 3.39, 0.11 thick, 7Cr17MoV, S/N: 940, rides on nylon bushings
- Black G10 scales, open back design
- Stainless pocket clip for tip-up right side carry
- Stainless hardware, standoffs, liners and thumb stud
- Lanyard hole
- Blade well centered, no play
AR1890: $69 A skeletonized knife design, inspired by aviation, created by Arto in 2016.
- Liner lock, with flipper and thumb slot
- 8.46 open, 0.61 thick, 4.72 closed, 3.45oz
- Blade: 3.27, 0.11 thick, 7Cr17MoV, black PVD coated, S/N: 1042, rides on bronze bushings
- CNC-machined and textured black-over-red G10 scales
- Black PVD coated hardware and liners
- Composite backspacer with lanyard hole
- Blade centered, no play