What's the other manufacturer like the Opinel line?

[DDS]

I read about this company several years ago in a knife magazine and I believe they were a little beefier built. Anyone know the company name?
Thanks, Dave

 

[lukaszki]

maybe Laguiole? but they are not beefier, rather more elegant. here is the link.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Cold Steel made the Twist Lock in various sizes and configurations a few years back, similar to Opinels but much sturdier. Don't know if they still do. Carbon V blades, and some kind of super strong plastic grips. Good knives.

 

[Jeff Clark]

Cold Steel used to make a Twist Lock that was considerably beefier. I don't see it on their website now.

 

[DDS]

but none of those are the one. They made an exact copy of the standard opinel line and I believe were French made.
Thanks for the feedback though

 

[oregon]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nontron_knife

Perhaps the blades in question are Nontron. They look interesting and full priced. Christopher Columbus could have EDC several of these knives with ancient blood lines. Who has personal experience with these?

Interesting story and some background on the Nontron knife story from a knife enthusiast's point of view:

http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/nontron.html

Best,

oregon

 

[Ig]

Marjacq ?

 

[DDS]

I plan on picking up several of these great looking knives.

Appreciate the info !

Dave

 

[Keith Montgomery]

There are a few that use a twist/barrel lock.

La Couteau du Larzak
Nontron
Coutellerie Facosa
Marjacq
Robinson

 

[DDS]

I'll check them all out!