French regional knives...

JTB_5 said:
Thanks, Vince. I think so, too.

Here's a side-by-side. The Capuchadou is significantly smaller, though this picture doesn't quite show it.

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So you went the typical BF route when deciding which to get...you got both. Both are great choices. Your Chambriard is the Compagnon isn't it? It's a fairly large knife and works well as a picnic knife.
 
lambertiana said:
So you went the typical BF route when deciding which to get...you got both. Both are great choices. Your Chambriard is the Compagnon isn't it? It's a fairly large knife and works well as a picnic knife.
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Thank you! Yes, I fell prey to the BF "compromise." It is the compagnon--a large, table knife folder.
 
I picked up another Bubinga Effile No. 8. Thought I would show it with its big brother a Beech No. 15.

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This knife is not strictly a French regional knife, but is designed and made with regional tradition!! In 2016, Adrien Giovaninetti designed, and makes this knife near Thiers. He switched a Jazz career for knife-making at the Robert David Cutlery, and eventually designed this knife he calls "Le Lombard"! A unique design that hints at regional styles!!
This is a simple, useful design, with a clean elegant appearance! Its thin, flat grind makes it a good slicer, and its nicely shaped wood handle feels comfortable in hand!
This knife was given to me by our good friend, Jolipapa Jolipapa during my one visit to Paris!! Thanks again, Alain, for a great experience that will be remembered always. Alain and Jean-Marc (Achillepattada) took good care of me while I was there!!
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This blade has unusual markings, JP!! Recent production just has A.G's name on it. This one appears to be the first year of production!
Can you tell us the meaning of the etches?:rolleyes::D
And thanks again for this cool knife, among others!!:cool:
 
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waynorth said:
This knife is not strictly a French regional knife, but is designed and made with regional tradition!! In 2016, Adrien Gionaninetti designed, and makes this knife near Thier. He switched a Jazz career for knife-making at the Robert David Cutlery, and eventually designed this knife he calls "Le Lombard"! A unique design that hints at regional styles!!
This is a simple, useful design, with a clean elegant appearance! Its thin, flat grind makes it a good slicer, and its nicely shaped wood handle feels comfortable in hand!
This knife was given to me by our good friend, Jolipapa Jolipapa during my one visit to Paris!! Thanks again, Alain, for a great experience that will be remembered always. Alain and Jean-Marc (Achillepattada) took good care of me while I was there!!
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This blade has unusual markings, JP!! Recent production just has A.G's name on it. This one appears to be the first year of production!
Can you tell us the meaning of the etches?:rolleyes::D
And thanks again for this cool knife, among others!!:cool:
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You're welcome again Charlie! AG is a young cutler, he learned at the Centre de formation des apprentis de l'industrie de Thiers (CFAI- and with PY Joyeux), lived a while in a 120 inhabitants village in the mountain near Thiers named Le Lombard (in year 1000, some Italians from Lombardia were authorized to come and build their houses hence the name of the village).
This is his first attempt as a full time cutler, thanks to our friend Bernard, a way to help him get a foot in the door, the 2016 knife for a French forum - couteaux de poche et de collection, pocket & collectors knives, CP&C. 55 numbered, this is n°10 :) Steel is a good 14C28 and IIRC, it cuts quite well. :)
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It cuts very well, JP!! I have been using it to eat dinner, and it's great! I will take a picture next time!! Thanks for the further info! I hope Adrien continues as a great success!!
It seems there is an ever-growing population of "boutique" makers in the traditional cutlery regions of France!
 
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waynorth said:
It cuts very well, JP!! I have been using it to eat dinner, and it's great! I will take a picture next time!! Thanks for the further info! I hope Adrien continues as a great success!!
It seems there is an ever-growing population of "botique" makers in the traditional cutlery regions of France!
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What do you mean by "botique"?
 
Jolipapa said:
What do you mean by "botique"?
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I see I have mis-spelled the word!:p
It should be "boutique"!!:rolleyes:
Sorry for the confusion!!:(

Boutique means "small, and special" and/or "exclusive"!!
Here, a "Boutique Brewery" makes small batches of special beer or ale!
Usually much better than commercial, or mass-produced!
 
waynorth said:
This knife is not strictly a French regional knife, but is designed and made with regional tradition!! In 2016, Adrien Gionaninetti designed, and makes this knife near Thier. He switched a Jazz career for knife-making at the Robert David Cutlery, and eventually designed this knife he calls "Le Lombard"! A unique design that hints at regional styles!!
This is a simple, useful design, with a clean elegant appearance! Its thin, flat grind makes it a good slicer, and its nicely shaped wood handle feels comfortable in hand!
This knife was given to me by our good friend, Jolipapa Jolipapa during my one visit to Paris!! Thanks again, Alain, for a great experience that will be remembered always. Alain and Jean-Marc (Achillepattada) took good care of me while I was there!!
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This blade has unusual markings, JP!! Recent production just has A.G's name on it. This one appears to be the first year of production!
Can you tell us the meaning of the etches?:rolleyes::D
And thanks again for this cool knife, among others!!:cool:
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I like that knife a lot!!!


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waynorth said:
I see I have mis-spelled the word!:p
It should be "boutique"!!:rolleyes:
Sorry for the confusion!!:(
:D
Boutique means "small, and special" and/or "exclusive"!!
Here, a "Boutique Brewery" makes small batches of special beer or ale!
Usually much better than commercial, or mass-produced!
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Charlie I see what you mean. Yes many cutlers have a workshop at home, mainly financial reasons I guess.
A boutique is a traditionnal shop, a place where you can buy something.
The word seems to have spread since Hermès, Vuitton, Poilâne, etc. have boutiques all over the world.

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Boutiques downtown Auxerre (pharmacy, confectionery, newspapers, bazaar/cutlery).
 
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