French regional knives...

Laguiole and Saint Martin, both in Horn. The St. Martin arrived yesterday (through the door!!! Posti have started delivering small packets home again rather than one going to the supermarket desk to collect everything....:( ) very taken by it, an inexpensive but well-finished knife. Super sharp, a much smaller pattern than most French Giants but I don't mind that at all, originally I believe it was a quill knife used by clergy? Likely some legend, but legends can be interesting! Heavy pull and closing, but plenty of blade to grip, delighted with it.

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Will Power said:
Laguiole and Saint Martin, both in Horn. The St. Martin arrived yesterday (through the door!!! Posti have started delivering small packets home again rather than one going to the supermarket desk to collect everything....:( ) very taken by it, an inexpensive but well-finished knife. Super sharp, a much smaller pattern than most French Giants but I don't mind that at all, originally I believe it was a quill knife used by clergy? Likely some legend, but legends can be interesting! Heavy pull and closing, but plenty of blade to grip, delighted with it.

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Nice pair. For some reason they have rounded the bottom end, the typical bec de corbin (crow's beak) she shares with the isoire, sauveterre, yssingeaux, etc... I like these sage leaf shaped blades, excellent for slicing !
 
Jolipapa Jolipapa I think it's got some 'beak'... my crap photo...but maybe not as pronounced as the norm. Funny they call it Crow's beak looks more like a Puffin or Crossbill to me :D
 
kamagong said:
French giants...I like that.

I had my eye on the St. Martin also, but ultimately chose the similar, but barehead Sauveterre.

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This one is also fairly diminutive at 9 cm. I should take a picture of it alongside my newest laguiole.
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Just settling down complacently and now I see this and get stirring of anotheroneineedlike...:D:eek::cool:

Is that production or custom? Looks very tidy.

Thanks, Will
 
Happy I could be of service Will Power Will Power . That knife is a factory offering, a 9 cm Sauveterre with snakewood. The Sauveterre is available in 9 cm and 11 cm, in several cover materials. It is offered as a barehead or shadow.

Originally made by Guy Vialis, the rights to the Sauveterre design are now owned by Laguiole en Aubrac.

The Sauveterre is available with or without guillochage. There is a significant premium added for the knives with guillochage.
 
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Despite its popularity, I've always thought of ebony as a rather plain wood. However, I can't deny that it makes for a striking canvas and exhibit for a craftsman's skills. Whether it's an ornate example or a more workmanlike tool, ebony never looks out of place.

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kamagong said:
Despite its popularity, I've always thought of ebony as a rather plain wood. However, I can't deny that it makes for a striking canvas and exhibit for a craftsman's skills. Whether it's an ornate example or a more workmanlike tool, ebony never looks out of place.

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Nice pic of Nice Knives!!
 
I’m Aussie as they come but have always loved the French part of my ancestry (my grandfather immigrated here after growing up in Chambéry). Have somewhat of an affinity for French knives. I’ve bought each of my sons a laguiole engraved with their initials to be given to them when they turn 18.

Seeing as my wife is unexpectedly having one more I’ve just ordered another! I was wanting to try a different maker but need to keep it the same as the other boys.
Included a little something for myself this time as well. A FP Basque folder in ebony.

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draggat said:
You have outstandingly good taste in pocket knives!
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Thank you sir!

One of my main hunting knives is a repro of an 18th century fixed blade Boucheron.

The gentleman from PA who makes the repros searches old 18th century frontier forts and collects originals. Using that and documentation he then makes accurate reproductions. Everything down to pin size, location, blade shape and length. France used the pouce measurement during this time which was slightly different than the British inch.

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Hatchet_Jack said:
Thank you sir!

One of my main hunting knives is a repro of an 18th century fixed blade Boucheron.

The gentleman from PA who makes the repros searches old 18th century frontier forts and collects originals. Using that and documentation he then makes accurate reproductions. Everything down to pin size, location, blade shape and length. France used the pouce measurement during this time which was slightly different than the British inch.

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I am a big fan of friction folders and have quite a few French ones, but nothing quite like what you posted. The fixed blade is gorgeous as well!

Both of those knives are living history and I'm sure are a pleasure to wield!

Also, that rifle is stunning! Definitely something from the aristocracy!
 
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