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Any of you guys know about or have experience with Fortier knives? By Canadian maker Paul-Aimé Fortier. I’m curious about their quality and just opinions in general.
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Paul-Aimé Fortier Knives
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Looks like an older maker from back in 2009 from what I googled. Ats34 and damassteel. Saw some prices on ack that seemed fair for custom knives to me. Seems the maker doesn't have the website he had linked on ack, so cannot tell if he's still making them or not.
These days value is emphasis on higher end blade steel but... I don't collect old school knives, I wouldn't even consider a custom made in anything made in Ats34. But yea that doesn't mean a thing to some collectors. if the quality and craftsmanship is there, that's all that matters really.
No personal experience with that makers knives though. From afar on the internet, they appear well done. Seem to look like fairly common designs.
These days value is emphasis on higher end blade steel but... I don't collect old school knives, I wouldn't even consider a custom made in anything made in Ats34. But yea that doesn't mean a thing to some collectors. if the quality and craftsmanship is there, that's all that matters really.
No personal experience with that makers knives though. From afar on the internet, they appear well done. Seem to look like fairly common designs.
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Paul-Aimé Fortier won the Quebec Cutlery Guild Award of excellence, for the quality and finish of his range of knives.
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I own one of his knives. It is very well made and the sheath is very well made too.
Buffalo horn handle hunting knife. Unfortunately, I suck at photography, but here are some pics I took awhile back.
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I'm the grandson of Paul-Aimé Fortier. He has various blades that are still in his house but he doesn't make knives anymore unfortunately.
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That's pretty cool!
I'm sure the trade takes it toll on the hands and feet. Maybe show him the thread? Hopefully it will bring a smile to his face.
Have a good day.
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Did you continue the name and work?