French regional knives...

[RayseM]

I think I can imagine. I hope it was thoroughly dry Looks stabilized, at least.

 

[JTB_5]

I think it must be pleasant to hold.

To protest against the ivory ban, A renowned cutler made an Issoire with a ... handle. Would you discover what?

Looks aromatic

What was his "source" for this rare(ly used) handle material?

 

[Jolipapa]

Looks aromatic

What was his "source" for this rare(ly used) handle material?

You got it!
https://www.mercorne.fr/recherche?c...position&orderway=desc&s=bouse&submit_search=
(remove the M to translate)

 

[JTB_5]

You got it!
https://www.mercorne.fr/recherche?c...position&orderway=desc&s=bouse&submit_search=

I guess it goes to show that some people are content to buy crappy knives.

 

[Jolipapa]

I guess it goes to show that some people are content to buy crappy knives.

LOL true b......t!

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[Jolipapa]

Long ago, during summer holidays on the isle of Ré (just few miles off La Rochelle where the knife is made) I saw a Spermwhale stranded on the sand.

 

[Pt-Luso]

Long ago, during summer holidays on the isle of Ré (just few miles off La Rochelle where the knife is made) I saw a Spermwhale stranded on the sand.

Thanks, did the Sperm whale get out of this situation?

 

[Jolipapa]

Thanks, did the Sperm whale get out of this situation?

I think he was dead before reaching the shore.

 

[Will Power]

 

[waynorth]

"QUOTE="Will Power, post:

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It says here I ordered the extra large size!! Merde!!

Great pic and knives, Will!!

 

[Will Power]

waynorth Ouais, les monstres And nice of you to say so Charlie, thank you. These Chambriard le compact in Stag or Ebony as shown come in other scales too, exotic woods especially and each has a year date on the end of the spring, Stag is 2011 Ebony 2013.

The picture is a genuine colour photo-not tinted or retouched-from over a century ago. French grocery shop still functioning amid the ruins of the French city of Reims in 1917 during WW I .

 

[waynorth]

waynorth Ouais, les monstres And nice of you to say so Charlie, thank you. These Chambriard le compact in Stag or Ebony as shown come in other scales too, exotic woods especially and each has a year date on the end of the spring, Stag is 2011 Ebony 2013.

The picture is a genuine colour photo-not tinted or retouched-from over a century ago. French grocery shop still functioning amid the ruins of the French city of Reims in 1917 during WW I .

Well-preserved photo!!

 

[edbeau]

Need a bit of help. After seeing all these French knives i decided to take a chance. This knife I bought off the bay from France and have been waiting for it to show up so one of you could tell me what I have. If there is a way to date it would be good. I figured it was good that the cork screw was still on it. I will be waiting for any info you have, Jolipapa.

 

[edbeau]

One more picture of the spine. What is the bug looking thing for?

 

[waynorth]

I can't quite make out the stamp on the blade, Ed! Can you help us here?

 

[Jolipapa]

The tang says 440, some makers used it for a while, but the overall look, corkscrew gap, pins not in line and lack of visible pins on the bolsters are puzzling me... Did you ask the seller?

 

[Âchillepattada]

Hi everybody,

I can read "Loueurs" (renters in French ) on the blade .

For me it's a gift for the good clients from a wholesaler . Or a corporate gift
Something like this one :

Jolipapa is right the 440 is not used for a while now . At least it must be 20 years old or more .

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[Jolipapa]

You have fine eyes. Now I can read it too!
Another commercial (non folding), cheese Lag rolleyes, from a Camenbert brand (not the best) dating of the 80s.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks J-M, and JP!! I've never seen a cheese Laguiole before!! Interesting.
Stefan Schmalhaus made a comment in one of his videos that "440" without a letter was usually "440A", while 440C (somewhat harder) had its letter! He has corrected several of his errors over time, in his French knife reviews.