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Moved to the French regional knives sub forum. (Well, If I knew how to move a thread. I'm used to vBulletin software.)
I purchased an Aurillac knife direct from France earlier this year and I love it. Now, it's become an obsession. I currently have four, with two more in transit, one on backorder, and another four to be ordered if I can sort out this bank transfer thing.
I'd really like to have one with American chestnut scales, and I have the wood (4/4 x random length pieces) from an old flooring sample. I'm wondering if it would be more practical (and cost effective) to rework a knife here (Chicago west suburbs) or send some blanks to France and have one (or more) knives made there. I've dealt with two ship from stock outfits and two made to order, so I think it's possible they could be made in France if one of them is willing - just not sure about international shipping regulations pertaining to wood.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
I purchased an Aurillac knife direct from France earlier this year and I love it. Now, it's become an obsession. I currently have four, with two more in transit, one on backorder, and another four to be ordered if I can sort out this bank transfer thing.
I'd really like to have one with American chestnut scales, and I have the wood (4/4 x random length pieces) from an old flooring sample. I'm wondering if it would be more practical (and cost effective) to rework a knife here (Chicago west suburbs) or send some blanks to France and have one (or more) knives made there. I've dealt with two ship from stock outfits and two made to order, so I think it's possible they could be made in France if one of them is willing - just not sure about international shipping regulations pertaining to wood.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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