Laguiole de L'Artisan question

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bluemoon

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I have a 9cm Laguiloe knife from Fontenille Pataud. It is a great quality knife.

I am thinking of getting a 12cm version. However, FP's prices are a little high.

I understand that Forge de Laguiole is a great quality knife. But what about a Laguiole de L'Artisan?

How does that stack up to FP and FDL?
 
I have one.

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The knife is a beautiful piece. The finish was pretty good, but the fit was nothing to write home about. It's probably the worst out of all the slipjoints I own. There are a couple of thick gaps between the liner and spring, and the liners and bolster aren't flush with each other.

That said, the flat ground blade takes and holds a great edge. Laguiole de L'Artisans may not be as well put together as their Forge de Laguiole counterparts, but it's a still a good knife and a genuine Laguiole.

- Christian
 
Forge De laguiole & L'Artisan are both good brands.

De Laguiole uses T12 stainless, which works real well
L'Artisan uses 12C27 stainless or XC75 carbon, both good. L'Artisan has a prestige range that are very good for the price.

1 thing you need to remeber, is they are solid made & 12cm does carry heavier in your pocket.

cheers
mitch
 
Have a 9mm L'Artisan, F&F are good with the exception of the daylight between springs & liners. Beautiful knife with smooth operation & great snap. I really like the 12C27, it takes a fine edge with a couple of swipes on a ceramic stick. Was a gift so I can't judge the price differential but this is a good quality knife.
Considering the handle shape difference (from our traditional slip joints) I would think a belt pouch would almost be a necessity for a 12mm.

Tom
 
I have had my eye on an FP 9cm for a long time and have got close to pressing the button a few times

How have you got on with it?

Handled an L'Artisan and thought it was good - often considered one

Apart from FPs - of which I have several - the other brand I like is G David Arbalete - but I like it precisely because it is not an upmarket manufacturer - though sturdy
 
panicotr said:
Considering the handle shape difference (from our traditional slip joints) I would think a belt pouch would almost be a necessity for a 12mm.

Tom
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Blade and handle shape are similar to the Texas Toothpick. I agree that a 12cm would be a bit much in a pocket. Even 10cm is large.
 
Not so much a belt pouch, more a pocket sheath, pancake usually.

Though lots carry them bare - they are pretty slim
 
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