French regional knives...

Jolipapa said:
Most fixed are hunter or kitchen knives. I'm not aware of a particular regional fixed pattern, but it may exist.
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Thanks, i Imagine mostly folding knives as they were convenient in size to carry and use, if they had pockets, would most average people have a bag or satchel to carry there things rather than pocket? This may be a silly question. Maybe they had a bag or picnic basket as there may be an opportunity to open a wine bottle and some nice food. :thumbsup:
 
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cbach8tw said:
Thanks, i Imagine mostly folding knives as they were convenient in size to carry and use, if they had pockets, would most average people have a bag or satchel to carry there things rather than pocket? This may be a silly question. Maybe they had a bag or picnic basket as there may be an opportunity to open a wine bottle and some nice food. :thumbsup:
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Of course, though more often food was brought by children (remember little red riding hood 😉) and old folders were larger than today, 12/13cm was the norm. But the capujadou was a multi-purpose fixed knife.
 
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cbach8tw said:
I like the look of this one, especially the with the swedge, but does it look similar to the Aurillac?
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The blade shape definitely shares a resemblance, but I personally prefer the lines of the Sauveterre to the Aurillac.

One thing to keep in mind is that the Sauveterre originated from the same shop that came up with the Camembert knife, so out of the pouch it could use a good dehorning.
 
Âchillepattada said:
Hello ,

Have we eve talk about the Alpin here ?
Its blade's shape is visible on the Opinel. But the handle is different and it's a slip joint knife.

Here are 4 variations from and old Jean Issard production found at the Vieilles Lames association :

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Well, I can certainly see the Alpin pedigree in the Fontenille Pataud Le Saint-Bernard lock-back

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cigarrodog said:
love how you can spec out you the various parts.
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That and the price was the deciding factor Harvey. Hopefully all will be good and I have no reason to believe otherwise. I'm quite excited for several reasons. From what I've seen it looks excellent and since it's my 75th birthday present from my sons it will have a very special meaning. Delivery is only 2-4 days so maybe next week. I'll be posting photos when it arrives.
 
kamagong said:
I hope you're luckier than I was. My knife was built in 7 days, but took 16 days to be delivered.
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In the two days while I thought about it, the price dropped and the shipping cost increased. He who hesitates loses about $10. Maybe it was the exchange rate or a different shipping cost but as long as it gets here in a reasonable time, I'll be happy.
 
joeradza said:
As much as I lust after the Capuchadou I've put it on the back burner and I've ordered my first Laguiole from Coutellerie du Barry. Its covered in black pine cone with a stainless blade.View attachment 1802217
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joeradza said:
As much as I lust after the Capuchadou I've put it on the back burner and I've ordered my first Laguiole from Coutellerie du Barry. Its covered in black pine cone with a stainless blade.View attachment 1802217
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Nice and practical! Some knives have paracord on the handle in case of need, now you'll have some snacks! 😉
 
joeradza said:
In the two days while I thought about it, the price dropped and the shipping cost increased. He who hesitates loses about $10. Maybe it was the exchange rate or a different shipping cost but as long as it gets here in a reasonable time, I'll be happy.
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The exchange rate is very favorable towards the dollar at the moment. It is an opportune time for Americans looking to purchase a French knife.
 
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