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Just ordered a Pan Hache in mahogany that caught my eye, and I am sucker for a good wood.

Edited: mahogany is not going to smell like juniper, how I got that mixed up ? Old age creeping up on me.😀changed it to “good wood.”

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My mother asked for a knife to keep in her purse. Pretty, not too big, with a stainless blade. I was thinking of giving her a small Laguiole, but her fingers aren't as strong or sure as they used to be, so probably not a great idea due to its strong spring. Hmmm...🤔

What about a Sauveterre?

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kamagong said:
My mother asked for a knife to keep in her purse. Pretty, not too big, with a stainless blade. I was thinking of giving her a small Laguiole, but her fingers aren't as strong or sure as they used to be, so probably not a great idea due to its strong spring. Hmmm...🤔

What about a Sauveterre?

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Yeah good choice 👌
 
kamagong said:
My mother asked for a knife to keep in her purse. Pretty, not too big, with a stainless blade. I was thinking of giving her a small Laguiole, but her fingers aren't as strong or sure as they used to be, so probably not a great idea due to its strong spring. Hmmm...🤔

What about a Sauveterre?

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Looks good, but don't rule out the Opinel No.6 in various woods......

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Will Power said:
Looks good, but don't rule out the Opinel No.6 in various woods......

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I considered that, but I'm wary of the blade opening up in her purse. I may give her one eventually, but I'd have to get her a leather pouch to keep it in first.

I think it important that she have a knife immediately. I was a bit chagrined my own mother had to ask for one. I felt so remiss that I almost relinquished my knife nut certification.

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Such a stunner. You're acquiring some impressive sheepsfoot knives. We need to figure out a way to get you the new pin-up Son of Douk Douk.
 
Will Power said:
Looks good, but don't rule out the Opinel No.6 in various woods......
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Unless you want a Carbone blade. Those are only available in the standard Beechwood. 🥺

I asked Opinel if the fancy woods were available with carbone blades, for those of us who prefer that blade steel.
Their answer: "Rossfre blades only. The other woods stain carbone blades." 🙄

(most strange. I've bever noticed carbon steel fixed blade knives with various wood handles (none with Beechwood, BTW) with tangs stained/patina'd by the wood.)
 
kamagong kamagong No risk of an Opinel opening up if it has its locking collar turned left when the blade closed :)

Might not be the prettiest of knives though...but light and easy to handle.

If you weren't in a rush I'd send you a candidate she would likely enjoy. However, you may have to look at CASE knives for a suitable candidate: stainless, not large, attractive scales. CASE Swayback Gent is a tidy option, but then the Quill knife type Teardrop with Wharncliffe or Spear, Barehead or End capped is a fine option too. Light pull and snap on that pattern.

Thanks, Will
 
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