Au Sabot knives from France

[lonestar1979]

I have seen these ones by accident,and they make some beautiful traditional French folding knives for decent price and with quality materials.Does anyone have experience with these ones,as i cant handle them first before ordering online.Theres few knives i really like.All input welcome.

 

[screened porch]

I have a few that I like well.

 

[lonestar1979]

So the quality is pretty good?

 

[Pinemoon]

This guy's channel is excellent. Here is a review of an Au Sabot knife

 

[jstrange]

I love his videos!

 

[RayseM]

Excellent video Pinemoon - thanks for posting. I have a bookmark of his video of Le Capuchadou as well.
I like this Sabot knife too!

Ray

 

[Pinemoon]

Excellent video Pinemoon - thanks for posting. I have a bookmark of his video of Le Capuchadou as well.
I like this Sabot knife too!

Ray

Yes, the Le Capuchadou is great, as are many French knives. That country doesn't usually come to mind when thinking about pocket knives, but they make some beautiful pieces.
Stephan Schmalhaus' channel has opened my eyes to some really great traditional offerings.

 

[The Zieg]

I have seen these ones by accident,and they make some beautiful traditional French folding knives for decent price and with quality materials.Does anyone have experience with these ones,as i cant handle them first before ordering online.Theres few knives i really like.All input welcome.

Au Sabot quality before the 90s was hit and miss. But since then they have really upped their game and their fit and finish is strong.

Zieg

 

[Eli Chaps]

Yes, the Le Capuchadou is great, as are many French knives. That country doesn't usually come to mind when thinking about pocket knives, but they make some beautiful pieces.
Stephan Schmalhaus' channel has opened my eyes to some really great traditional offerings.

The first time I stumbled across his channel I think I spent the next two hours just staring at videos and drooling! He has great videos of awesome knives and like you it exposed me to a world I didn't even realize existed. Excellent stuff.

 

[JTB_5]

Don’t expect GEC fit and finish on Au Sabot but the grind and sturdiness on the two I owned was good for the price. I had a la garonnais and a le Thiers liner lock. Both had small issues—garonnais had a traditional style of the blade resting on the back spring; Thiers had a proud tip when closed. Minor issues in my opinion.

 

[Will Power]

Rather brutish knife Big Spear in Sandvik and a very heavy spring and watch out for your fingers when closing Strong sturdy knife without 'issues' but finish fairly basic, all stainless construction, liners, pins, backspring so no corrosion issues.

Stefan S's videos are extremely well-made, articulate and interesting. Properly prepared as well with no idiotic repetitions or inane dictlon- like," hi guys, er, this is, er, well like I said er, awesome and stuff, it's an er..dunno how to say it some like er, funny foreign name but hey! Is my camera even working? er.." No, Stefan puts real effort and research into his presentations, always worth watching

 

[lonestar1979]

I love sandvik 12c27,and French regional knives are awesome,many different designs

 

[lonestar1979]

Ill order vendetta knife first from them and if i like,might order couple more.Hows the heat treat on them?Are they softer or 58-9rc?I really like 12c27 when heat treated properly,toothy edge with bite,even when polished and super easy to sharpen.They have carbon steel knives too,how are those,i plan to use these knives for edc.

 

[screened porch]

The tortoissy one is a Masoptier from Jolipapa.
The only one I'd say has a flaw is the Pradel. The grind on the back is a little messed up.
Pradels and queues de poisson seem to be usually made with carbon blades.

 

[lonestar1979]

Nice knives

 

[Fodderwing]

Nice knives

Here is another french pattern that is fantastic. Built by Les Couteliers de Fontainebleau just outside of Paris. The "climber" is stainless 12C27 at 4 1/4" long this one is heated stabilized oak. Super solid strong knife and impeccably made.

 

[Jolipapa]

Here is another french pattern that is fantastic. Built by Les Couteliers de Fontainebleau just outside of Paris. The "climber" is stainless 12C27 at 4 1/4" long this one is heated stabilized oak. Super solid strong knife and impeccably made.View attachment 1098112View attachment 1098113 View attachment 1098114

They clearly don't play in the same league, Y Nominé work is outstanding. Le sabot is a factory with a great choice.

The tortoissy one is a Masoptier from Jolipapa.
The only one I'd say has a flaw is the Pradel. The grind on the back is a little messed up.
Pradels and queues de poisson seem to be usually made with carbon blades.

Nice group!

 

[Fodderwing]

They clearly don't play in the same league, Y Nominé work is outstanding. Le sabot is a factory with a great choice.

Very true. Le sabot offers a very fine selection. Certainly didn't mean to infer otherwise.

 

[Jolipapa]

Very true. Le sabot offers a very fine selection. Certainly didn't mean to infer otherwise.

I 'm never tired seeing your climber! The workshop is only 70km away, and that's very tempting ... I think the components come mostly from Thiers.

 

[Fodderwing]

I 'm never tired seeing your climber! The workshop is only 70km away, and that's very tempting ... I think the components come mostly from Thiers

Thanks JP. After carrying and using this climber I'd love to try one of their laguioles.