French regional knives...

[jackknife]

So you can imagine my situation, winter in France and summer in Sardinia. If I find again a source of GEC will finish homeless

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I don't think I'd be homeless, but the better half would have me sleeping out in the shop/shed building out back!

And I don't think she'd even let me take the dog with me.

 

[Modoc ED]

 

[Haegar]

Nice one Ed

Gerd

 

[Stich2442]

African Zebu, I find it really hard to actually capture an accurate picture the colors and hues in these scales.

 

[Stich2442]

Question for our French members?

I was wondering if Laguiole En Aubrac and other cutlers have changed practices towards the American and other knife markets as I see a very distinct difference with the Laguiole En Aubrac I purchased 20+ years ago in France vs the one I purchased 2 or 3 years ago here in America. My older is more rustic in build and has a very heavy pull and lockup which I like, my 20+ year old Rossignal is also like the older En Aubrac. Where as my newer one is very smooth light action seems more refined with a not so robust lockup.

 

[Haegar]

Both my Capuchadou and my Chamois from Fontenille Pataud have a moderate pull when opening the blade and a smooth walk to the end the blade locks with an audible snap. When closing the blade the initial force of the spring is strong but lessens so the blade does not close too forcefully.

Just the way I like it. Easy to open and safe in the open position even without a blade lock and closing smoothly after overcoming the initial resistance of the spring.

But both knives are quite new and I cannot comment on the older versions.

Gerd

 

[Corto_Malt]

A little tiré-droit simple and elegant (in my opinion)

comparison

 

[Modoc ED]

A little mix. High end Honoré Durand with simple yet very serviceable Opinels.

When it comes right down to it, there's nothing the Laguiole can do that the Opinels can't do.

 

[Haegar]

But the Laguiole do it with much more style

Gerd

 

[Prester John]

But the Laguiole do it with much more style

Gerd

True. When I am just lounging around the house, I might have my Opinel in the pocket of my shorts. But when I dress up to go out, the Laguiole goes in my pocket. Both are excellent in the kitchen or on the table.

 

[Modoc ED]

True. When I am just lounging around the house, I might have my Opinel in the pocket of my shorts. But when I dress up to go out, the Laguiole goes in my pocket. Both are excellent in the kitchen or on the table.

I haven't carried my Laguiole yet. I'll have to work on that this upcoming week.

 

[Prester John]

I haven't carried my Laguiole yet. I'll have to work on that this upcoming week.

It may seem big in the pocket, but it's perfect in the hand. I love the handle, and the blade is over 3 inches long. Great for slicing sausage, bread, and cheese. And Spam!

 

[Will Power]

Prester John Right you are, magnificent food/snack knife, great on picnics or camping and with style Very comfortable in hand shape whatever the Lag size or your hand

 

[Will Power]

 

[Stich2442]

every time I see that 38 it reminds me of the tortoise shell shadow pattern Deets is using during the mumbly peg scene in “Lonesome Dove” although it’s probably some sort of toothpick

 

[Corto_Malt]

 

[jackknife]

It may seem big in the pocket, but it's perfect in the hand. I love the handle, and the blade is over 3 inches long. Great for slicing sausage, bread, and cheese. And Spam!

Mmmm, Spam, how many ways do we love thee!

Fried Spam sandwiches on fresh baguette.

Fried Spam and eggs.

Spam and macaroni salad!

Okay, back to our original program. Brought to you by the makers of Spam.

 

[Prester John]

Mmmm, Spam, how many ways do we love thee!

Fried Spam sandwiches on fresh baguette.

Fried Spam and eggs.

Spam and macaroni salad!

Okay, back to our original program. Brought to you by the makers of Spam.

I plan to buy some today!

 

[Modoc ED]

Let's not forget that Spam shimmies like jelly whenever an Opinel is in the room.

 

[waynorth]

Nice old knife, Corto_Malt !! Can you please give us a picture of the stamping on the blade??