Spyderco Laguiole picture request
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I thought it had to have the hole to be a Spyderco since that is Spyderco's trademark. I would think they would have to market it under a different brand. Maybe that is why many people don't know of it. Then again it may not interest that many, either.
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The Laguiole is a real classic design, and I don't think there's much room for a hole. It would make it a whole different knife, hence not a Laguiole anymore. Spyderco however placed a lock on the blade, which you don't see that often. I only know of Rossignol doing locks on Laguiole's.
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On the left side of the blade it says "RAMCO/LAGUIOLE" and at the base of blade it says "G-2 STAINLESS"
On the right side base of blade it says "SEKI CITY JAPAN"
The blade is 3 7/8ths inches and overall it is 8 5/8ths inches. The handle is very slim and round. The bee is decorative only and is not part of the lock. There is no opening assist of any kind, no hole or stud or fingernail nick, butt is easy to open and locks securely. There are two brass liners and the pivot screws and pins are brass.
I can't give you a critique on its cutting abilities as it is too nice and rare to use like I do most of my other Spydies.
On the right side base of blade it says "SEKI CITY JAPAN"
The blade is 3 7/8ths inches and overall it is 8 5/8ths inches. The handle is very slim and round. The bee is decorative only and is not part of the lock. There is no opening assist of any kind, no hole or stud or fingernail nick, butt is easy to open and locks securely. There are two brass liners and the pivot screws and pins are brass.
I can't give you a critique on its cutting abilities as it is too nice and rare to use like I do most of my other Spydies.
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The bee or fly as some contend is a traditional embellishment on a Laguiole type knife. (butt a Spydie might be nice)
quoted from a website-------
"The knife that we have come to know as the "Laguiole" was developed starting sometime in the early 1800's. It is said to be inspired by the Spanish Navaja knife which had a distictive pistol grip handle, and was also probably influenced by a French dagger called a capuchado.
The great majority of good quality Laguiole knives are made in Laguiole or the neighboring town of Thiers.
There is some disagreement about what constitutes an "authentic" Laguiole knife. But experts do agree a knife bearing the Laguiole name should be made in France by hand and be constructed of high quality materials. There are also some aestetic features that are traditional to this style of knife.
The Laguiole "bee" or "fly"is a small decoration on the spring head which the base of the knife blade folds into in the open position. In the knife makers trade this decoration this part of the spring is called a "fly". So, there is some debate about wether this is a "fly" or a "bee". Either way, it is one of the elements that defines a Laguiole knife. The fly or bee is a more modern aspect of or interprotation of the simple triangle that adorned the original Laguiole knives. "
quoted from a website-------
"The knife that we have come to know as the "Laguiole" was developed starting sometime in the early 1800's. It is said to be inspired by the Spanish Navaja knife which had a distictive pistol grip handle, and was also probably influenced by a French dagger called a capuchado.
The great majority of good quality Laguiole knives are made in Laguiole or the neighboring town of Thiers.
There is some disagreement about what constitutes an "authentic" Laguiole knife. But experts do agree a knife bearing the Laguiole name should be made in France by hand and be constructed of high quality materials. There are also some aestetic features that are traditional to this style of knife.
The Laguiole "bee" or "fly"is a small decoration on the spring head which the base of the knife blade folds into in the open position. In the knife makers trade this decoration this part of the spring is called a "fly". So, there is some debate about wether this is a "fly" or a "bee". Either way, it is one of the elements that defines a Laguiole knife. The fly or bee is a more modern aspect of or interprotation of the simple triangle that adorned the original Laguiole knives. "
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Hey Coho. Great pics (as usual) and history lesson. The Ramco Laguiole was produced by Spyderco. It was the design of the the olate Dennis LeMaire (of Canada). It was the first front lock Laguiole ever designed. Dennis sold the design to a French company and to Spyderco. Spyderco couldn't get the quality we wanted from France, so we tooled up and made it in Japan. On our version, it is a bee. I drew the bee myself. As an ex beekeeper, I know the animal.
A Spyderco on the lock head mught be an iteresting variation. hmmmmm.
Simon. the model retailed for about $130 with the leather sheath. I could be convinced to part with one in trade for a $100 check sent to Denver Children's Hospital as a donation in Spyderco's name. If you are interested, please email me.
sal
A Spyderco on the lock head mught be an iteresting variation. hmmmmm.
Simon. the model retailed for about $130 with the leather sheath. I could be convinced to part with one in trade for a $100 check sent to Denver Children's Hospital as a donation in Spyderco's name. If you are interested, please email me.
sal