French regional knives...

[joeradza]

Will it sharpen out?

Probably. I'm not the best but it shouldn't be too hard.

 

[Jolipapa]

Looks impressive. It may be sharpened, but there may be a crack that goes deeper in the steel.

 

[joeradza]

I don't know what caused it but you can see that it's right through the blade. Almost like it was sliced. I sent an email with the pics. I'll leave it up to the Monteiros to decide.

 

[cbach8tw]

Here is my Actiforge Laguiole I received from another member here. Very nice

 

[joeradza]

I sharpened it out to my satisfaction. The Monteiros at Coutellerie du Barry said I could return it and they would do what was necessary but that seemed extreme unless I felt they should repair it or replace it. All is good as far as I'm concerned.

 

[joeradza]

 

[Prester John]

I sharpened it out to my satisfaction. The Monteiros at Coutellerie du Barry said I could return it and they would do what was necessary but that seemed extreme unless I felt they should repair it or replace it. All is good as far as I'm concerned. View attachment 1832555

Beautiful knife, Alan. I've got one Laguiole myself, in olive wood, that I love. Everyone should have at least one. Think I should get one with a corkscrew.

 

[Chefget]

'Inglorious' really isn't a traditional regional pattern, but here ya go!

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[cigarrodog]

Just received a Nontron from a US AD that caught my eye. It’s called a violin pocket knife, hafted in barrel oak. The wood provided is from retired wine barrels from Château Poulvère. The knife struck me as something not ultra fancy, but a serious work tool from another era. Like my Forge De Laguiole Ancestral, who I was told now owns Nontron. They both exude an ancient vibe. They may be interpretations, but I love them both. Not afraid to carry or use it.

 

[joeradza]

Sitting here watching a tv show called Modern Marvels. This episode is about potatoes and a farmer pulls up a specialty purple variety and pulls out his Opinel and slices it to show a beautiful royal purple interior.

 

[Will Power]

joeradza That might be the variety called Blue Congo Alan, they look impressive but boil out normal and taste nothing to get excited about. Do look cool mind and no doubt excellent patinators

 

[Will Power]

Back from the mender's and now superb

 

[joeradza]

joeradza That might be the variety called Blue Congo Alan, they look impressive but boil out normal and taste nothing to get excited about. Do look cool mind and no doubt excellent patinators

They looked great on TV even covered in dirt!

 

[kamagong]

Back from the mender's and now superb

Ce guillochage est magnifique!

 

[BrotherJim]

Just one NONTRON

 

[Johnnythefox]

My landlord in Ganac was using a interesting knife,he told me he got it in a shop in Foix.
So I had to detour.
Sadly didn’t have much time as it’s a pedestrian area,but what a great shop.
He even knew the owner in Brice where I got my Coutou knives from.
I bought 3 great knife slips but didn’t want to rush a knife purchase.

 

[Johnnythefox]

Oh shoot click on the images to view,yet again.

I would have bought an old knife,but understandably not for sale.

 

[screened porch]

My landlord in Ganac was using a interesting knife,he told me he got it in a shop in Foix.
So I had to detour.
Sadly didn’t have much time as it’s a pedestrian area,but what a great shop.
He even knew the owner in Brice where I got my Coutou knives from.
I bought 3 great knife slips but didn’t want to rush a knife purchase.

Swoon.

 

[joeradza]

I didn’t want to rush a knife purchase.

It doesn’t look like you could’ve made a bad choice.

 

[Johnnythefox]

It doesn’t look like you could’ve made a bad choice.

True,but not many where UK friendly.