"BEGON" France.

[I'mSoSharp]

Picked this up today in a bad state, the backspring seems to have lost some of it's spring! I liked the look of it so took it home, a quick clean revealed the makers mark Begon.

It's stamped ""BEGON" & something else I can't make out, like P,47.

The only thing I've been able to find so far is it's french, so any info appreciated.

 

[waynorth]

Looks like a double-end Harness Jack - small version..

 

[meako]

Its got horn scales...Im tipping that second blade is a pipe reamer.

 

[Ernie1980]

Sometimes the spring seems weakened but it is really just in need of some oil and a cleaning. Drop on some oil and work the blades back and forth to see if that helps the snap.

 

[I'mSoSharp]

Looks like a double-end Harness Jack - small version..

I think you're right, not so small though. That's my fault, I should have said the size or put some scale in the image.
The reamer/awl/punch has 90° flats on the knife folded side & three flats on the outer side, if that makes sense.
I have tried cleaning & oiling but the spring has seen better days, it does just hold things open & closed though so that's OK. I have a feeling it's very old, the horn is wavy but very smooth.

 

[I'mSoSharp]

I've found Begon still exists, but only making tableware.

A lovely image from their website similar to images I've seen of the the grinders & dogs to keep them warm from Sheffield in years gone by.

https://coutelleriebegon-37.webself.net/accueil

 

[Jolipapa]

Your knife is a navette or canif.
Begon is a family name quite common in the mountain around Thiers.
According to Michel Fervel's remarkable work, the name was first recorded in 1809.
247 was first registered by Begon-Chevalerias in 1943.

 

[screened porch]

Your knife is a navette or canif.
Begon is a family name quite common in the mountain around Thiers.
According to Michel Fervel's remarkable work, the name was first recorded in 1809.
247 was first registered by Begon-Chevalerias in 1943.
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I've forgotten what characterizes a canif. Is the lobster in the ad you posted also a canif?

 

[Jolipapa]

I've forgotten what characterizes a canif. Is the lobster in the ad you posted also a canif?

Yes. A canif is a generic name for small pocket folder. Swiss knives, Opinels are canifs.

 

[I'mSoSharp]

Your knife is a navette or canif.
Begon is a family name quite common in the mountain around Thiers.
According to Michel Fervel's remarkable work, the name was first recorded in 1809.
247 was first registered by Begon-Chevalerias in 1943.

Thank you Jolipapa , so the mark is 247.
Is that the makers registration number or the knife model number?

 

[Jolipapa]

Thank you Jolipapa , so the mark is 247.
Is that the makers registration number or the knife model number?

It is the maker's registration number. I did not find any knife catalogue for Begon-Chevalerias.

 

[Dschal]

I've found Begon still exists, but only making tableware.

A lovely image from their website similar to images I've seen of the the grinders & dogs to keep them warm from Sheffield in years gone by.

https://coutelleriebegon-37.webself.net/accueil

Wonderful photo!

 

[Lmog]

BEGON
Hello
I'm looking for information about this knife.

https://flic.kr/p/2o9AoMN

 

[justjed]

It looks like a French version of a Boy Scout's knife.

 

[Just Tom.]

BEGON
Hello
I'm looking for information about this knife.

https://flic.kr/p/2o9AoMN

We have some French members here ( Jolipapa , Âchillepattada , dantzk8 , others), maybe one of them can help.

 

[Jolipapa]

BEGON
Hello
I'm looking for information about this knife.

https://flic.kr/p/2o9AoMN

The pattern is "navette" or "suisse", makes a serious edc, still made by some brands from generic parts. That kind of saw is amazingly efficient. Begon is an old factory in Thiers, check here.
Handle looks like pressed horn, would benefit of some olive oil treatment to get some gloss back (not on the axle!). Problem with such horn is that it absorbs water and tends to make chips if not oiled regularly.

 

[Jolipapa]

Could not resist.