Recommendation? Capuchadou or Le Thiers?

[JTB_5]

Thanks Vince! I have had one Chambriard, a snakewood folder that was in sad shape that I refurbished and passed along. It was the smaller "compact" version--just a touch smaller than I prefer. I think the FP will be excellent. It is hard to choose. They are all very nice, but the Capuchadou is so different from anything I've tried. I wish I could justify getting one of the really fancy ones with pins and scratting.

 

[Will Power]

Prester John V I agree with you about the blade on the Chambriard, that one lies low as it's a Drop-Point type rather than the standard Clip you find on Stockman or the Capuchadou patterns. The Chambriard is an excellent pocket-knife with a size that suits most people

French knives often have relatively narrow handles-but with thick slabs for comfort, think of the Laguiole, looks like a wide blade simply because the frame is narrow, but of all patterns it can boast maximising blade length to handle ratio, many other French knives display this and it's admirable. The tiny 8cm Lag I bought from G.David is a point-in-case. it's no toy, has a superb amount of blade length and the thick Juniper slabs make it credible in the hand.

Thanks, Will

 

[Will Power]

Another point about the Chamois/Capuchadou type is that curved flintlock handle , it promises a lot of in hand comfort and it seems to me that the American pattern the Saddlehorn has been influenced by it, similarly, the Laguiole/Toothpick, great cross fertilisation

 

[Pt-Luso]

I have just received a 10.5 cm long Laguiole de Fontenille Pataud in walnut, which is (for me) an extraordinary knife, so I recommend it.

 

[Prester John]

Prester John V I agree with you about the blade on the Chambriard, that one lies low as it's a Drop-Point type rather than the standard Clip you find on Stockman or the Capuchadou patterns. The Chambriard is an excellent pocket-knife with a size that suits most people

French knives often have relatively narrow handles-but with thick slabs for comfort, think of the Laguiole, looks like a wide blade simply because the frame is narrow, but of all patterns it can boast maximising blade length to handle ratio, many other French knives display this and it's admirable. The tiny 8cm Lag I bought from G.David is a point-in-case. it's no toy, has a superb amount of blade length and the thick Juniper slabs make it credible in the hand.

Thanks, Will

I have just received a 10.5 cm long Laguiole de Fontenille Pataud in walnut, which is (for me) an extraordinary knife, so I recommend it.

The G. David and the Fontenille Pataud are both lovely.

 

[JTB_5]

Another point about the Chamois/Capuchadou type is that curved flintlock handle , it promises a lot of in hand comfort and it seems to me that the American pattern the Saddlehorn has been influenced by it, similarly, the Laguiole/Toothpick, great cross fertilisation

This is a feature that I appreciate about these two as well. If the curve isn’t too abrupt so as to create a cramped grip, the extra sway makes for a very comfy experience. I have had a few small folders with curves handles that limited the space for all of the fingers, but the size of these French folders seem ample.

I have just received a 10.5 cm long Laguiole de Fontenille Pataud in walnut, which is (for me) an extraordinary knife, so I recommend it.

Laguiole are elegant and the walnut covers are lovely. For some reason the Laguiole pattern has never appealed to me. The American toothpick has the same effect—I recognize an elegant and ergonomic design, but my appreciation ends there. I recognize it is my own deficiency.

 

[Onebigbill]

Prester John V I agree with you about the blade on the Chambriard, that one lies low as it's a Drop-Point type rather than the standard Clip you find on Stockman or the Capuchadou patterns. The Chambriard is an excellent pocket-knife with a size that suits most people

French knives often have relatively narrow handles-but with thick slabs for comfort, think of the Laguiole, looks like a wide blade simply because the frame is narrow, but of all patterns it can boast maximising blade length to handle ratio, many other French knives display this and it's admirable. The tiny 8cm Lag I bought from G.David is a point-in-case. it's no toy, has a superb amount of blade length and the thick Juniper slabs make it credible in the hand.

Thanks, Will

Beautiful knives Will. I may have to acquire a Lag. Would be my first French knife

 

[Will Power]

Beautiful knives Will. I may have to acquire a Lag. Would be my first French knife

Many thanks Go ahead, don't believe you'll regret it

 

[JTB_5]

I see three votes for “other” but only a Laguiole and Chamois recommendations. I wonder who the third vote is and what they had in mind?

 

[kamagong]

I see three votes for “other” but only a Laguiole and Chamois recommendations. I wonder who the third vote is and what they had in mind?

What am I, chopped liver?

I've long had my eye on an FP knife, but not a Capuchadou, Laguiole, or Le Thiers. The one I'd get before any other is a Corsican Vendetta.

 

[JTB_5]

What am I, chopped liver?

Oh man, I think that makes me chopped liver! Sorry about that. I hope your first Vendetta isn't against me!

 

[kamagong]

Lol...

 

[lambertiana]

I'll add my vote for the Chambriard version of the Le Thiers. I have a full size Compagnon with ironwood scales and a small with ebony scales. I really like them.

 

[Prester John]

I'll add my vote for the Chambriard version of the Le Thiers. I have a full size Compagnon with ironwood scales and a small with ebony scales. I really like them.

Wow! I know they're simple, but oh so elegant.

 

[RayseM]

I have had the Capuchadou and loved it as for fitting in hand but it was definitely a belt sheath knife for me. My choice these days is Le Thiers POCKET 10 cm - this one with a leather handle.

 

[JTB_5]

I have had the Capuchadou and loved it as for fitting in hand but it was definitely a belt sheath knife for me. My choice these days is Le Thiers POCKET 10 cm - this one with a leather handle.

This is lovely and a discreet pocket carry - with a lock and a lanyard hole

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Available state side through an importer who provides excellent service, free shipping, easy return policy and no more or less expensive then from the source without the S&H.

Thanks, that’s a helpful comparison.

 

[JTB_5]

I'll add my vote for the Chambriard version of the Le Thiers. I have a full size Compagnon with ironwood scales and a small with ebony scales. I really like them.

I like these very well, but Schmalhaus has me intrigued by the quality of the Fontenille Pataud. It may not be worth the extra cost, but I may be able to shave some costs with a discount to even the balance.

 

[Prester John]

I have had the Capuchadou and loved it as for fitting in hand but it was definitely a belt sheath knife for me. My choice these days is Le Thiers POCKET 10 cm - this one with a leather handle.

This is lovely and a discreet pocket carry - with a lock and a lanyard hole

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Available state side through an importer who provides excellent service, free shipping, easy return policy and no more or less expensive then from the source without the S&H.

Very beautiful. I think that's gonna be my birthday knife! (I believe the maker also has free shipping, by the way.)

 

[Peregrin]

I couldn't be happier with my Laguiole XS from Gilles Fontenille Pataud.

 

[Prester John]

I couldn't be happier with my Laguiole XS from Gilles Fontenille Pataud.

Exquisite. I need one of those too!