French regional knives...

[kamagong]

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.

This design definitely has its advantages. Owners of modern folders often make much ado of the ability to take apart a knife for maintenance. I don’t do it often, and I certainly don’t need or even want to take apart all my knives, but it’s nice having one I don’t have to worry about. Especially for those times I might have to lend it out to people who are less than conscientious about letting food juices gunk up the pivot.

 

[RayseM]

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.....

They were great to deal with, an email or 2 and I received exactly the special handle for the knife I wanted - with a lifetime guarantee - yes - and free S&H

In case I miss it Vince - Bon anniversaire! or as we say in Canada - Bonne fête!

Now go out and buy yourself a new knife!

 

[Will Power]

This design definitely has its advantages. Owners of modern folders often make much ado of the ability to take apart a knife for maintenance. I don’t do it often, and I certainly don’t need or even want to take apart all my knives, but it’s nice having one I don’t have to worry about. Especially for those times I might have to lend it out to people who are less than conscientious about letting food juices gunk up the pivot.

Indeed, I always like to cut the fruit I eat-well the bigger stuff anyway (grapes, cherries, berries? no) slices of peach, pear, melon etc especially on picnics add to the savour, but fruit pulp/juice glues up the pivot like you say need to wash that out where possible. Modern knives can be 'stripped down' yes but doesn't excite me much and you often need a variety of tools, too boring

 

[kamagong]

You guys are not making this easy for me. I think my next knife might just have to be a Laguiole.

 

[Prester John]

You guys are not making this easy for me. I think my next knife might just have to be a Laguiole.

My Laguiole is my best knife for picnics. Or any kind of kitchen duty.

 

[waynorth]

You guys are not making this easy for me. I think my next knife might just have to be a Laguiole.

I'll look forward to seeing which one you choose, Christian!!

 

[JTB_5]

This reminds me a little bit of the Alpin.

 

[Prester John]

Le Langres, Stephane Thomachot.
Bon appétit! (Merci, Jean-Marc!)

 

[Will Power]

Prester John That's a really enviable knife you have there, great repas too

 

[Prester John]

Prester John That's a really enviable knife you have there, great repas too

Thanks, Will. I love it!

 

[waynorth]

Always like seeing your Le Langres, Vince!!

Finally put together this display!! Fine viewing while we eat dinner!!
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[Gevonovich]

Always like seeing your Le Langres, Vince!!

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What a treat....wow

 

[Will Power]

Always like seeing your Le Langres, Vince!!

Finally put together this display!! Fine viewing while we eat dinner!!
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Please excuse my marginal camera work!! I see the pics could be straighter!!

What a range! and breadth

Marvellous display Charlie

Regards, Will

 

[waynorth]

What a treat....wow

What a range! and breadth

Marvellous display Charlie

Regards, Will

Thanks, Gev, and Will!!

 

[waynorth]

This Giovaninetti didn't get into the display because I am using it!!
BTW, Many of the knives are gifts from our international friends!!

 

[Prester John]

This Giovaninetti didn't get into the display because I am using it!!
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Looks like an Italian name. Beautiful knife!

 

[kamagong]

This Giovaninetti didn't get into the display because I am using it!!
BTW, Many of the knives are gifts from our international friends!!View attachment 1386074 View attachment 1386075

I can see why! Though the leaf shape blade is not my preference aesthetically, for actual usage I find none better.

 

[Dadpool]

Always like seeing your Le Langres, Vince!!

Finally put together this display!! Fine viewing while we eat dinner!!
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Please excuse my marginal camera work!! I see the pics could be straighter!!

Holy smokes, Charlie!

If you had to pick a single favorite from your lovely case, which one would it be?

 

[waynorth]

Holy smokes, Charlie!

If you had to pick a single favorite from your lovely case, which one would it be?

I tried for awhile, but it's too hard to choose, Dadpool !! I like some of the less sophisticated older patterns, but the Laguioles make my heart beat faster!!

 

[Jolipapa]

Sometimes you may have a doubt wether the knife is really French made or not. A good clue is to check the pins. Often the spring pin is hidden and the others are in line , or just centered if the knife is rounded. Of course, as for any rule, there are exceptions. But never for Lags.