French regional knives...

[burkefj]

I'm glad you found my video interesting. I was just visiting France and went to Laguiole and picked up Christian Lemasson's new book which is excellent. I just missed his book signing there by a few days. I did spend some time in Mickael Coignet's shop talking knives and wound up buying one of the knives actually pictured inside.....I also was able to take a 2 day knife making class in Estaing from Christophe Lacaze and learn how to do the filework, shaping of the bee form and handle fitting and left with a beautiful mammoth tusk full handle knife with eye of odin damasteel blade, it was a great visit.

Frank

 

[waynorth]

Great visit, indeed, B burkefj !!
The stuff knife dreams are made of!!

 

[Wurrwulf]

I'm really enjoying this Cognet Capuchin, even if it is rather large for my tastes. Being a friction folder, it is quite light for its size, and I love the blade shape. I'm not sure what the blue mark is on the horn, but I'm assuming it'll wear off. Fit and finish is a little lacking for a knife that cost as much as a GEC, but I wouldn't call it off-putting. There's a couple little rough marks on the horn, the aforementioned blue mark, the blade isn't centered, and a couple pepper spots on the blade.

It sure is pretty, though...

 

[Gevonovich]

I'm glad you found my video interesting. I was just visiting France and went to Laguiole and picked up Christian Lemasson's new book which is excellent. I just missed his book signing there by a few days. I did spend some time in Mickael Coignet's shop talking knives and wound up buying one of the knives actually pictured inside.....I also was able to take a 2 day knife making class in Estaing from Christophe Lacaze and learn how to do the filework, shaping of the bee form and handle fitting and left with a beautiful mammoth tusk full handle knife with eye of odin damasteel blade, it was a great visit.

Frank

Frank, what a treat to hear of your visit and see the wondrous specimens you acquired...wow I look forward to more of your contributions to our little neck of the woods I hope to one day see Christian Lemasson's book translated in English. Like Charlie said, what a dream visit !!

Again, your knives are exquisite and such a pleasure to see Thank you !!!

 

[burkefj]

You are very welcome, I'm glad to find another place where I can share my love of handmade french folders....I'll try to share some of my nicer ones.....

 

[burkefj]

Here are some of my favorite "mouche" decorations, one of my favorites is my Virgilio Munoz Forge de Laguiole with hand sculpted horse head integral as one piece with the backspring, an occitan cross by David Dauvillaire, a bee shape by David Dauvillaire, a fleur de lys by Renaud Aubry, and a hand chiseled/engraved backspring with bee motif by Fontenille Pataud.

 

[burkefj]

Here are some side views of my favorites:
Voisierre hand carved, reproduction of an antique by Nicholas Crocombette

Honore Durand Fossilized Mammoth Molar tooth

Reproduction of antique Horse Leg style by Laguiole de L'Artisan(now Honore Durand)

Mammoth Ivory by Renaud Aubry

The Laguiole I made in the class with Chris Lacaze, also with Mammoth Tusk

Replica of antique Scorpion tail by David Dauvillaire

Mammoth Ivory also by Rene Aubry with handmade stainless damascas blade.

Replica of antique Pigeon Wing with Mammoth Ivory bark by Mickael Coignet and stainless damascas by Veysseyere

 

[burkefj]

And a few non Laguiole style just to show I'm not biased....

Yssingeaux by Fontenille Pataud with mammoth ivory handle and raindrop damascas blade

Two antique Couteau de roi, from the end of the 18th century, pearl and ivory..

Couteau d'amis or friends knife, copy of an antique in similar style to the above in pearl, but slides apart to create two knives, one for your friend by Graveline

A hand carved and painted Opinel by Ronan Pondaven in the style of an 19th century Naval officer

Chatellerault style by Veyesseyre, handmade twist damascas blade, spiderweb damascas bolsters, warthog tusk handle and hidden lock mechanism.

 

[waynorth]

There is for me, a newly discovered art form with your Laguioles, and non-Laguioles, Frank!
Quite amazing work, with a distinct approach to the "lowly" pocket knife!!
These knives bring very classical forms, ostensibly, to the personal self, as opposed to hanging them physically in a cerebral gallery!! OMG!!

 

[Gevonovich]

Frank, you have taken my breath away ! Poetry for the eyes. A feast that nourishes the creative essence. Give me time to process all this beauty and craft

Thank you for your passion

Your creation shimmers Wow

 

[Prester John]

What an extraordinary collection! Thanks for showing them.

 

[Âchillepattada]

Ahaha it's a great pleasure to see you here . Your collection is really impressive as well as your expertise

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[rinos]

last one is not strictly traditional

 

[marchone]

The last one is a heart stopper. Meteorite scales?

 

[rinos]

The last one is a heart stopper. Meteorite scales?

Seymchan meteorite (knife is work anniversary gift )

 

[Prester John]

last one is not strictly traditional

Wonderful collection.

 

[Gevonovich]

last one is not strictly traditional

Good to see you Rinos Your collection is outstanding...wow !!! What a treat to see.

You now have a Gold Membership

 

[Prester John]

Good to see you Rinos Your collection is outstanding...wow !!! What a treat to see.

You now have a Gold Membership

Pretty cool, Gev.

 

[waynorth]

Real nice collection, rinos!! rinos
Woke me up even before my morning coffee!!

 

[rinos]

Good to see you Rinos Your collection is outstanding...wow !!! What a treat to see.

You now have a Gold Membership

Thanks I will put it in a safe with the One