French regional knives...

[Jolipapa]

I have a question for my French friends (@Jolipapa; @Âchillepattada): I notice that some French cutlers offer to customize a knife by chiseling initials (or name) on the backspring. Is this common in France?

A few do, as blade etching or on the inner of spring.

 

[Prester John]

Merci Vince,

Nice Laguiole you have, beautiful flow of the lines, very elegant.

No parade this year for the fête nationale. It won't stop people from dancing tonight. It makes me think i've to prepare the next shutdown. Keep safe.

Dan.

Thanks, Dan. I love the olivewood and the 14C28 steel too.

A few do, as blade etching or on the inner of spring.

Thanks, Alain. I don't think I would want a blade etch, but the spring might work. I am thinking of buying a Fontenille Pataud, but have to save my money--they cost more than GEC!

 

[Jolipapa]

Thanks, Dan. I love the olivewood and the 14C28 steel too.

Thanks, Alain. I don't think I would want a blade etch, but the spring might work. I am thinking of buying a Fontenille Pataud, but have to save my money--they cost more than GEC!

If you intend to get one someday, remember, export is tax free. That is a mean 20%. Nevertheless they're pricey! (extra file work is not cheap either)

 

[JTB_5]

@Prester John There is a U.S. dealer for FP who does engraving. You won't have as many cover options as buying direct, but if you see something you like it will save some time and money. I recently got a 15% discount for Father's Day, so they run specials that get the price down a bit. PM me if you are interested.

 

[Prester John]

If you intend to get one someday, remember, export is tax free. That is a mean 20%. Nevertheless they're pricey! (extra file work is not cheap either)

I know, but the shipping is free.

 

[Prester John]

 

[JTB_5]

That's a nice line up, Vince!

 

[Prester John]

That's a nice line up, Vince!

Thanks, Joshua. There are so many interesting French patterns.

 

[JTB_5]

Thanks, Joshua. There are so many interesting French patterns.

You got that right! I might be getting an inexpensive French knife with a can opener and corkscrew with clip blade. It looks like a great little picnic knife, but we'll see how my luck in the auction goes.

 

[waynorth]

Nice "spectrum" of knives, Vince!! I really like that Langres at the bottom!!

 

[Prester John]

Nice "spectrum" of knives, Vince!! I really like that Langres at the bottom!!

Thanks, Charlie. Gift from @Âchillepattada.

 

[pjsjr]

May be of interest to some here...recent article in Ducks Unlimited magazine featuring the Laguiole...

 

[Peregrin]

May be of interest to some here...recent article in Ducks Unlimited magazine featuring the Laguiole...

Great article! I really enjoyed reading it.

 

[waynorth]

May be of interest to some here...recent article in Ducks Unlimited magazine featuring the Laguiole...

Thanks!! Nice article!!

 

[kamagong]

This has become my favorite picnic knife. I think the reason is obvious.

 

[waynorth]

Looks like it's quite easy to take apart and clean out, Christian!!

 

[RayseM]

... and it fits in the picanic basket Boo Boo

 

[kamagong]

Looks like it's quite easy to take apart and clean out, Christian!!

It does Charlie. All you need is a pair of small flathead screwdrivers. I decided to break it down after a recent day at the beach. After cutting up some mangoes the action became both gritty and sluggish. When I got home I took it apart to wash the blade and rinse out the handle. I let the wood dry out overnight before putting everything back together. Good as new!

 

[Will Power]

@kamagong Important aspect Being able to dismantle the knife without specialist tools or lengthy skill is an enticing idea. Any kind of sand or grit wreaks havoc with folders, spring knives in particular in the garden, I like a Opinel as it has no backspring or liners and I can wash it out and let dry when needed.

 

[Will Power]

I know, but the shipping is free.

My experience of F-P shipping International (admittedly one EU nation to another but..) has always been excellent. Just to let you weigh it up, also if you buy direct from them you custom order the knife you want That birthday of yours is not so far off.....