This knife is named after the Fench village of Yssingeaux, which translates to "five cockerels" in the local dialect. It pays homage to the Gallic Rooster, France's unofficial national bird. The blade of this charismatic knife operates smoothly and safely during opening and closing thanks to its rooster crest look-back mechanism and Teflon washers. m and Teflon washers. 

This knife was handmade in Europe's capital of cutlery, "Thiers." The "Gilles®" Fontenille Pataud collection of knives are considered by many to be some of the best French pocket knives money can buy. All Knives offered by Gilles are entirely made by a single craftsman, ensuring pride of ownership of the final piece.