Traditional French Fry day

[Skyline Drive]

A "Le Nemours", made by "Atelier Graveline". The scales are ebony with silver "hermines" inlets. The engravings were done by Bruno Casetto.

 

[lambertiana]

A "Le Nemours", made by "Atelier Graveline". The scales are ebony with silver "hermines" inlets. The engravings were done by Bruno Casetto.

Stunning work by Atelier Graveline!

 

[RickHuf]

Mandarine.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[PenisMightier]

My beloved Le Cinq Coqs again for French Friday.

 

[Skyline Drive]

When I drove down to the "Salon de la Durolle" on wednesday, last week, I drove past La-Monnerie-le-Montel and Thiers, to continue driving for another two and a half hours. I had arranged to meet Jéròme Lamic in his workshop, to pick up a knife he had made for me. Unfortunatley, or shall I sax fortunately, Jéròme had a hold-up and we arranged to meet three hours later then initally planned.

So I made a call to friend and knifemaker who lives nearby andf we arranged for me to drop i9n and have a coffee together. After some time in his workshop where he showed me his latest knife and the ongoing work for the next "salon* we planned for the next knioves thta he will be making for me next year. When we were done he asked me if I would be interested in a nice fixed custom he was going top sell off. When he showed me the knife I was flabbergasted! A magnificent 19 cm hunting knife made by the late Henri Viallon!!!!!!

The hollow ground blade was made from carbon damascus, made by the master himself, and the handle, made fromm deer antler spotted a scrimshaw made by Serge Raoux. I guess I won't have to tell you that I didn't pass up on such an opportunity!

 

[jfk1110]

Handsome piece!!!.....Timing is everything..., especially with some good luck thrown in

 

[PenisMightier]

 

[cbach8tw]

I got my two LiaDou, one large and ine smaller, both in juniper.

 

[waynorth]

Stephane Thomachot took a blade from an older yssingeaux, and rehandled it into this nice pocketable Gallic Jack!!
It resembles what is called a Zulu Spear on this side of the Pond, with a French Flair! Lovely pocket knife, and nice to actually use!!
Nice filework, and Burl handles!!
I somehow feel more comfortable when Filework is done on the liners, but not on the spring, which is a working part!!!
That's just me!! I've had two springs snap in 60 years or so, so the risks are small, but there!!
Thanks Jean-Marc!!!
Âchillepattada

 

[waynorth]

Glad you like it Mitch!! Here is an actual yssingeaux (translates to five roosters, I believe)!!
I see how the end of the handle resembles a Rooster, but I wonder how the number five got into the name??

 

[mitch13]

Glad you like it Mitch!! Here is an actual yssingeaux (translates to five roosters, I believe)!!View attachment 3003304View attachment 3003305
I see how the end of the handle resembles a Rooster, but I wonder how the number five got into the name??

They are both great Charlie but the shadow pattern burl gives a unique look.
I don't worry about a fileworked back spring by French knife makers, they habe it down to fine art.
Thanks for sharing Charlie.

 

[waynorth]

• Meaning: "Yssingeaux" translates to "town of the five roosters" in the local Auvergne dialect.
• Pronunciation: The name is pronounced ;
  "eee
  -san-jo"
• An actual town!!

 

[mitch13]

Charlie waynorth inspired Carry.
The knob on the cane is banksia seed pod.

 

[waynorth]

Charlie waynorth inspired Carry.
The knob on the cane is banksia seed pod.

I always admire that Cane, Mitch, whenever you post it!!

 

[mitch13]

I always admire that Cane, Mitch, whenever you post it!!

Thanks Charlie

 

[Skyline Drive]

So after scoring the Henri Viallon I drove up to Gaillac Bas, to meet with Jérôme Lamic. I picked up a 14 cm Laguiole Droit with scales made of Service Tree wood I had ordered a while back.

 

[jfk1110]

So after scoring the Henri Viallon I drove up to Gaillac Bas, to meet with Jérôme Lamic. I picked up a 14 cm Laguiole Droit with scales made of Service Tree wood I had ordered a while back.

Beautiful..

 

[jfk1110]

I always admire that Cane, Mitch, whenever you post it!!

Neat topper on that cane for sure.....Very cool looking..

 

[lambertiana]

So after scoring the Henri Viallon I drove up to Gaillac Bas, to meet with Jérôme Lamic. I picked up a 14 cm Laguiole Droit with scales made of Service Tree wood I had ordered a while back.

Very nice! I like how the filework/engraving includes images of service tree leaves. Fitting for the handle material.