Fontenille Pataud, the makers of the finest cutlery are proud to reissue and interpret the ancestor of the Laguiole knife. Their excellence in manufacturing will ensure that this knife will prove to be the perfect gift or purchase for all connoisseurs and collectors.
Hand chiseled and forged spring
The bee is solid and forged into the spring. The spring and bee are then hand-chased with a file : This denotes artisan quality, unlike inexpensive mass market products that have welded springs and are machine decorated.
Stainless steel damascus blade
The Damascus steel we’re using is from Damasteel® and the patterns will last the life of the knife.
The "GUILLOCHE" pattern is our premium range
The "GUILLOCHE" pattern is our premium range
Display box
Each knife is delivered in an elegant presentation box, designed to highlight its beauty and provide optimal protection. Give or receive our exceptional knives in a refined case that enhances every detail.
Customize your knife
Our specialty: Personalize your knife (first name, initials, date...) with a beautiful engraving of the spring produced by a professional engraver. The engraving is performed before the file work (guillochage) and the heat treatment.
Before the Laguiole knife was the Capuchadou
Before the development of the Laguiole knife in the 19th century, french shepherds carried a knife called the "Capuchadou" (or "capujadou"). This knife was used for all daily tasks, from preparing lunch to care of their flocks of sheep.
Fontenille Pataud, the makers of the finest cutlery are proud to reissue and interperet the ancestor of the Lagiole knife. Their excellence in manufacturing will ensure that this knife will prove to be the perfect gift or purchase for all connoisseurs and collectors.
Technical details
Our most spectacular knife, featuring blue mammoth, genuine shapped sapphire and delicate file work!
Size and weight: 12 cm folded, 21 cm open, approx. 120 grams
Handle & Gemstone: Warthog ivory from western Africa. One tooth = One knife. The handle may present some natural cracks. These small cracks are 100% stabilized and are a part of the unique looking of this splendid ivory. There is a Tiger's eye gem inlayed into the spring to match with the handle color.
Blade: "Rose" patterned Damascus stainless steel, 120 layers, 3 mm thick. Hardness: 60 Hrc.
Technical tips: The bolsters are made of rose damascus. The spring is made from 3 mm thick stainless steel Z20c13 and features a bladestop: That helps maintain the edge of the blade. The whole "shamrock" spring is hand-chased with a file: This denotes artisan quality, unlike mass market products that have welded springs and are machine decorated. File work is more delicate and detailed, all is freehand made. Our premium knives.
Included: Numbered Guarantee certificate, and a genuine leather pouch.
Customers testimonials
Dear Cecile,
Please be advised that,
my order had well rec'd in Hong Kong. Many thanks and appreciated to your kind assistance in let me have these commodities so fast,
so that my Magnum could have cloth right now.
K. Rgds,
Hi Yann, Just wanted to send you a note to let you know how great these two corkscrews look.
I'm certain my friends are going to love their birthday gifts.
Best,
Bonjour Yann,
now we are proud owners of Le Chamois, 2x Le Capuchadou and Magnum.
With best regards from Germany
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100% Handmade in France
Fontenille Pataud was founded in 1929 and quickly became recognized as a manufacturer of high-end knives.