Chambriard le Thiers

[Gary W. Graley]

with the aid of RayseM I was able to get this lovely Chambriard Mi-Jo mid lockback folder, scales are juniper which exudes a pleasant peppery smell. This is a new size that they started making a couple years ago and I have been wanting one ever since I saw them listing it. But the folks I used to get the Chambriards from have folded up shop so there are no US dealers that carry this, a shame for sure. So this one made it's way from Thiers France, to Germany and then to my little town today, took a couple weeks once it was ordered to reach here but the wait was worth it.
I've owned about every version that they make, some of them I've owned twice or more, in different scale materials, but this one is slightly larger than their Compact model and slightly smaller than their Compagnon model, I call it the Goldie Locks size, just right

Chambriard by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Chambriard by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Chambriard by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Chambriard by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Thanks again for the assist Ray and thanks to the Chambriard family for making such nice knives.

I know there are several on this forum that also own some Chambriards, for a fact a lot of them were at one time mine so please feel free to join in on this thread and post them if you got em'

G2

 

[Easyrider]

Very nice!

 

[Peregrin]

Remember this one, Gary?
One fine little knife, with an awesome belt sheath.

 

[RayseM]

Very fine knife Gary and top job on those excellent photos too! Glad to have been in on the assist.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks again Ray and yes Gary, that is a nice one too, don't you just love the smell of those juniper scales?
G2

 

[Un-Chained]

Both Garys rockin’ it hard
Awesome knives and pics Gents

 

[waynorth]

One of those gifts from Gary, 'lo those many years ago!! Procured from that past American dealer, no doubt!!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I remember that one well, actually came up from down under years ago from a friend harronek and he made that robust sheath too
G2

 

[waynorth]

Is Juniper dense enough to make a knife handle, such as that beauty in the OP, or does it need some treatment, Gary??
I just realized, if you can smell it, it's probably not treated!!

 

[waynorth]

I remember that one well, actually came up from down under years ago from a friend harronek and he made that robust sheath too
G2

Heh!! Lotta miles on that knife!! You live in an eastern State, don't you??

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Yes sir so it went from being made in France, then south to Australia and then up to Pennsylvania and finally out west to you in Canada, a lot of miles!
G2

 

[Gary W. Graley]

As to juniper handles I’ve owned several knives with them and no problem at all
G2

 

[waynorth]

Nearly 23,000 miles!! Seasoned traveler!!

 

[waynorth]

As to juniper handles I’ve owned several knives with them and no problem at all
G2

Thanks, Gary! Not treated, I assume!!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I have to think so, but not sure, in any event I prefer the look and smell

G2

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Had a thought bouncing around in my skull and thought it would make a nice way to have this folder on the desk when I am there, out in the open to view it, instead of squirreled away in the pocket or sheath, so I took a piece of walnut and shaped it to allow the folder to rest in it, while a piece of oak provided a base. I have three small bamboo dowels coming up through the oak and into the walnut to help anchor that piece of walnut to the base securely. I'm not a wood worker by any means, but I am learning as I go, so while it is a little rough, it was a lot of tedious work on a small project.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

G2

 

[waynorth]

I hope you can capture the aroma on your desk, Gary!! Nice display!!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Thanks, but it's aroma doesn't extend far from the scales, otherwise my wife might have disapproved
G2

 

[mitch13]

Very nice Gary.
I really like what they make.
Yeah they are very hard to get here too.
I had to get mine through Canda many years ago.
Thanks for sharing.

 

[RayseM]

I really like that concept Gary. I really hate storing some exceptional and good looking knives in a drawer. Yes, there is the display cabinet thing but wall space is at a premium in our house. You may have inspired me G2 - I see a folding knife mobile in the future.