Traditional French Fry day

[jfk1110]

Aside from hunting and knives I love history. My favourite period is 18th century North America, particularly anything involving New France.

Cool time period...... Some tough people for sure......

 

[waynorth]

This is Rhodoïd, a Rhône-Poulenc trademark, created in 1917, based on cellulose acétate, incombustible. The name is based on Rhône-Poulenc and celluloïd.

That's amazing - non-combustible!! I wonder if it is subject to "gassing off" like cell!!
I'm surprised we haven't seen more of that stuff!! Or have we????

 

[Skyline Drive]

A 12 cm Laguiole, with Sambar stag scales, made by Benoît Salesses.

 

[Corto_Malt]

 

[Jolipapa]

That's amazing - non-combustible!! I wonder if it is subject to "gassing off" like cell!!
I'm surprised we haven't seen more of that stuff!! Or have we????

I did not hear of gassing, but the company went through different hands and the material has evolved in several variants. The look of that used for knives never changed. but it is basically translucent (was also used for dolls) .
Today it is mostly used for demoulding pastries and is sold as sheets or strips of various colours. The strips are more intended to line the circles of entremets while the sheets of Rhodoïd are more adapted to the work of chocolate.

 

[Will Power]

Must be fire-proof if it's used in baking I'm not getting my knife in the oven though

 

[Rufus1949]

I did not hear of gassing, but the company went through different hands and the material has evolved in several variants. The look of that used for knives never changed. but it is basically translucent (was also used for dolls) .
Today it is mostly used for demoulding pastries and is sold as sheets or strips of various colours. The strips are more intended to line the circles of entremets while the sheets of Rhodoïd are more adapted to the work of chocolate.

Interesting information on the evolving use of this material.

 

[Jolipapa]

Must be fire-proof if it's used in baking I'm not getting my knife in the oven though

I did it once... Not too proud of the achievement...

 

[Will Power]

Warthog doesn't outgas, at least not when dead .....

 

[waynorth]

I did not hear of gassing, but the company went through different hands and the material has evolved in several variants. The look of that used for knives never changed. but it is basically translucent (was also used for dolls) .
Today it is mostly used for demoulding pastries and is sold as sheets or strips of various colours. The strips are more intended to line the circles of entremets while the sheets of Rhodoïd are more adapted to the work of chocolate.

Thanks, JP!!
I wonder if they can still make it like French Ivory?? Many makers have sought it out??!!

 

[lambertiana]

Warthog doesn't outgas, at least not when dead .....

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That is spectacular! Who made it?

 

[Skyline Drive]

That is spectacular! Who made it?

I’m quite sure it’s a Jérôme Latreille, the engraving gives it away. But let’s wait for the confirmation from Will.

 

[Skyline Drive]

Warthog doesn't outgas, at least not when dead .....

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And it’s indeed mind blowing!!! Can you please show us more pictures?

 

[Skyline Drive]

A "Le Thiers", made by Paul Gest from MC Thiers.

 

[Will Power]

Thanks for the appreciation. It is in indeed out of the Jérôme Latraille stable I got in touch with him and asked if he would make his take on the Gouttière pattern with its distinctive grooved bolster. I sent him a simple factory model to work from and he made a wonderful interpretation: Long sheep foot type blade, Warthog and black spacers, worked spring and a fine bolster with not only deep grooving but a master exposed pin for aesthetics too! Gouttière is a rare type these days although GR knives make a very good working version. JL's one is I think, so far the only one but these are great knives in the hand so anybody wanting different scales I'm sure he could fix you up- when he has time.

My photos aren't very good and not to hand but these may give you an idea. Stainless bolster, spring and linings, carbone blade.

 

[Skyline Drive]

Thanks for the appreciation. It is in indeed out of the Jérôme Latraille stable I got in touch with him and asked if he would make his take on the Gouttière pattern with its distinctive grooved bolster. I sent him a simple factory model to work from and he made a wonderful interpretation: Long sheep foot type blade, Warthog and black spacers, worked spring and a fine bolster with not only deep grooving but a master exposed pin for aesthetics too! Gouttière is a rare type these days although GR knives make a very good working version. JL's one is I think, so far the only one but these are great knives in the hand so anybody wanting different scales I'm sure he could fix you up- when he has time.

My photos aren't very good and not to hand but these may give you an idea. Stainless bolster, spring and linings, carbone blade.

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This is a truly gorgeous knife!!!! Well done both of you!! I think I will have to call Jérôme later

 

[Jolipapa]

Warthog doesn't outgas, at least not when dead .....

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A warthog 's fart must be an experience no one will be curious to endeavour...

 

[Jolipapa]

Thanks, JP!!
I wonder if they can still make it like French Ivory?? Many makers have sought it out??!!

I have looked for purveyors but all I could find is cellulose acetate.




And very few patterns proposed using the stuff.

 

[waynorth]

I have looked for purveyors but all I could find is cellulose acetate.

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And very few patterns proposed using the stuff.
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A modern version of French Ivory????

 

[mitch13]

Fancy Bob.