French regional knives...

[Jolipapa]

I've seen somewhere a comparison of a collection of can openers, this pattern is typical of Thiers, works fine.

 

[kamagong]

My favorite French regional knife is the laguiole. I added a couple more today, thanks to the assistance of Âchillepattada .

Merci, mon ami...

 

[Ratatoskr]

What a fascinating thread this is. It's too bad so many of the pictures have been lost, but I enjoyed it immensely all the same.

 

[Will Power]

My favorite French regional knife is the laguiole. I added a couple more today, thanks to the assistance of Âchillepattada .

Merci, mon ami...

Particularly like that Wood Shadow Come on Christian, more pix soon and some details please

Thanks, Will

 

[joeradza]

“It will cut”

 

[calm]

twelves

https://imgur.com/oe5vv5h

 

[calm]

Eights are not bad either

https://imgur.com/sUWemeQ

 

[kamagong]

I probably shouldn't be surprised, but there is so much nuanced variety between the laguiole offerings. I'm not talking simply about obvious details like the different guillochage patterns, but things like handle contours. Look at these four -- all in the 12 cm size, but both the blade length and thickness vary.

L-R: Fontenille Pataud, David Dauvillaire, Coutelleri du Barry, Pierre Yves Joyeux

 

[Tyson A Wright]

I probably shouldn't be surprised, but there is so much nuanced variety between the laguiole offerings. I'm not talking simply about obvious details like the different guillochage patterns, but things like handle contours. Look at these four -- all in the 12 cm size, but both the blade length and thickness vary.

L-R: Fontenille Pataud, David Dauvillaire, Coutelleri du Barry, Pierre Yves Joyeux

Those are all beautiful, but the David Dauvillaire is stunning.

 

[Âchillepattada]

I probably shouldn't be surprised, but there is so much nuanced variety between the laguiole offerings. I'm not talking simply about obvious details like the different guillochage patterns, but things like handle contours. Look at these four -- all in the 12 cm size, but both the blade length and thickness vary.

L-R: Fontenille Pataud, David Dauvillaire, Coutelleri du Barry, Pierre Yves Joyeux

Hi Christian,

You're absolutely right mainly when you know that there is 2 or 3 producers of parts. It means that this diversity is born from the same set of parts .

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[kamagong]

Those are all beautiful, but the David Dauvillaire is stunning.

The four all have their charms. I like the blade and handle shape of the FP the most. I marvel at the fine details of the DD. I favor the juniper covers of the CdB, as well as the guillochage which reminds me of the jerky flight pattern of a bee. And I enjoy the elemental simplicity of the PYJ.

I think I have to figure out a way to order a laguiole that is truly custom made for me, from scratch with details that I choose. Perhaps I should get the Lemasson book first?

 

[RayseM]

I think I have to figure out a way to order a laguiole that is truly custom made for me, from scratch with details that I choose. Perhaps I should get the Lemasson book first?

May I suggest then Jérôme Latreille as your maker? He has this figured out.

AND - he will work with you to make one yours!

 

[calm]

https://imgur.com/GaZ1Us9

 

[Johnnythefox]

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This sort of confirms what I have ben thinking,Stainless steel knives need a wooden or other material that will patina for me to really appreciate them.

 

[Chefget]

Not a Laguiole, but I had a great experience with the 'Couteliers de Fontainebleau' making a knife to my preferences.

Very pleasant and kept up communications through the entire process. Also giving great advice and alternatives to my sometimes goofy suggestions

A really, really beautiful knife, reminds me of a Breniere in the hand

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[RayseM]

That is a really beautiful knife Chefget Looks like a wayyy excellent slip case too.

 

[Will Power]

Everything is good here, it's a constant refuge from the ugliness of life Workmanship, simple or intricate, the sign of human genius

Regards, Will

 

[Will Power]

Not a Laguiole, but I had a great experience with the 'Couteliers de Fontainebleau' making a knife to my preferences.

Very pleasant and kept up communications through the entire process. Also giving great advice and alternatives to my sometimes goofy suggestions

A really, really beautiful knife, reminds me of a Breniere in the hand

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The blade is a jewel.

 

[Chefget]

That is a really beautiful knife Chefget Looks like a wayyy excellent slip case too.

Thanks, it's actually a pocket sheath by the incomparable Paul Long!

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The blade is a jewel.

Thanks! The damascus is from Philippe Ricard (I was told 250€)

 

[calm]

https://imgur.com/tuQXtfu