Reviewed by Marion S.
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Nice knife.
Excelent workmanship. Nice sice for a daily carry.
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$49.50
The Laguiole XS 9 cm represents the ultimate expression of the "Gentleman’s knife"—compact, sophisticated, and engineered for those who appreciate discreet luxury. This small and elegantly designed pen knife features a precision lock-back mechanism that ensures the blade locks securely when in use. A Fontenille Pataud masterpiece, it features hand-guilloché detailing along the entire spring and a traditionally forged bee, markers of a knife crafted with absolute precision by a single master artisan.
Individual Photography: Because Amboyna Burl is world-renowned for its extremely complex, swirling grain and "bird's eye" clusters, no two handles are remotely alike. We provide high-resolution photography for every individual piece; the knife pictured in these photos is the exact one you will receive. This ensures that the specific fiery patterns and grain density you select are exactly what will arrive for your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with genuine Amboyna Burl scales. Sourced from the Narratree, Amboyna is widely considered one of the rarest and most sought-after exotic burls in the world, and has historically been used in the dashboards of luxury motorcars and fine cabinetry. It is prized for its deep, rich palette of golden oranges to sunset reds, punctuated by dense, intricate "eyes" and velvet-like grain swirls. The wood's natural depth and chatoyancy create a handle that feels alive in the light, offering a warm, tactile, and ultra-luxurious experience.
At 9 cm (closed), this knife is designed to sit comfortably and unnoticed in a pocket until needed. Each piece is a unique specimen of natural artistry, expertly shaped and polished in Thiers—Europe’s historic cradle of fine cutlery.
| Authenticity & Warranty |
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• 100% Made in France: Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud. • Lifetime Warranty: Guaranteed against manufacturer defects. • U.S. Based Support: We provide seamless warranty and repair coordination directly from our Jacksonville, Florida location. |
Narra, Amboyna burl. Amboyna is technically not a distinct species but is the name of the burl of several of the Narra Pterocarpus indicus species. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as a veneer or as small turning/craft blanks.
Blade: 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, 2.5 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Brushed
Plates: 1.25 mm stainless.
Decorated Spring & lock-back system: 2.5 mm stainless - Hand file work
Blade Size: 7.40 cm (2.92")
Handle Size: 9.30 cm (3.66") including back lock release
Open Size: 16.7 cm (6.57")
Weight: ~ 44 grams (1.6 oz.)
What is a Forged Bee? You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meets the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps, it's a good sign that the bee and spring were forged from the same piece of metal. You can also recognize a soldered bee by noticing a straight gap/ridge where the bee meets the spring.
Most inexpensive Laguiole pocket knives found on the market have a soldered bee. The process of adding the bee to the spring by soldering it saves time and money, this is why the cost of soldered bee knives can be substantially less. The original Laguiole knives had forged bees.
The Laguiole XS 9 cm represents the ultimate expression of the "Gentleman’s knife"—compact, sophisticated, and engineered for those who appreciate discreet luxury. This small and elegantly designed pen knife features a precision lock-back mechanism that ensures the blade locks securely when in use. A Fontenille Pataud masterpiece, it features hand-guilloché detailing along the entire spring and a traditionally forged bee, markers of a knife crafted with absolute precision by a single master artisan.
Individual Photography: Because Amboyna Burl is world-renowned for its extremely complex, swirling grain and "bird's eye" clusters, no two handles are remotely alike. We provide high-resolution photography for every individual piece; the knife pictured in these photos is the exact one you will receive. This ensures that the specific fiery patterns and grain density you select are exactly what will arrive for your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with genuine Amboyna Burl scales. Sourced from the Narratree, Amboyna is widely considered one of the rarest and most sought-after exotic burls in the world, and has historically been used in the dashboards of luxury motorcars and fine cabinetry. It is prized for its deep, rich palette of golden oranges to sunset reds, punctuated by dense, intricate "eyes" and velvet-like grain swirls. The wood's natural depth and chatoyancy create a handle that feels alive in the light, offering a warm, tactile, and ultra-luxurious experience.
At 9 cm (closed), this knife is designed to sit comfortably and unnoticed in a pocket until needed. Each piece is a unique specimen of natural artistry, expertly shaped and polished in Thiers—Europe’s historic cradle of fine cutlery.
| Authenticity & Warranty |
|---|
|
• 100% Made in France: Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud. • Lifetime Warranty: Guaranteed against manufacturer defects. • U.S. Based Support: We provide seamless warranty and repair coordination directly from our Jacksonville, Florida location. |
Narra, Amboyna burl. Amboyna is technically not a distinct species but is the name of the burl of several of the Narra Pterocarpus indicus species. Amboyna is among the most expensive and sought-after of all burls and is frequently sold as a veneer or as small turning/craft blanks.
Blade: 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, 2.5 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Brushed
Plates: 1.25 mm stainless.
Decorated Spring & lock-back system: 2.5 mm stainless - Hand file work
Blade Size: 7.40 cm (2.92")
Handle Size: 9.30 cm (3.66") including back lock release
Open Size: 16.7 cm (6.57")
Weight: ~ 44 grams (1.6 oz.)
What is a Forged Bee? You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meets the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps, it's a good sign that the bee and spring were forged from the same piece of metal. You can also recognize a soldered bee by noticing a straight gap/ridge where the bee meets the spring.
Most inexpensive Laguiole pocket knives found on the market have a soldered bee. The process of adding the bee to the spring by soldering it saves time and money, this is why the cost of soldered bee knives can be substantially less. The original Laguiole knives had forged bees.