The 5 Coqs Animalia collection by Gilles® Fontenille Pataud celebrates the raw, natural beauty of organic handle materials. This series utilizes a selection of the finest natural materials—including Deer Stag, Ram Horn, Buffalo Bark, and Bone—ensuring each knife carries a rugged and entirely unique character. While the name honors the village of Yssingeaux ("five cockerels"), these handle materials pay homage to the ancient connection between the French shepherd and the natural world.

Every knife in the Animalia series features the signature Mother of Pearl inlay set into the "mouche" (the rooster-crest lock-back mechanism). This shimmering iridescent detail provides a sophisticated contrast to the earthy, textured surfaces of the horn and stag handles. Handcrafted by a single master cutler in Thiers, France, these knives are engineered with Teflon washers for silky deployment and a hardened blade stop to ensure the edge remains surgically sharp.

Because materials like Ram Horn and Buffalo Bark vary significantly in texture and color, every knife in this collection is individually photographed. The specific Animalia masterpiece you select from our gallery is the exact one we will ship. We also provide free same-day engraving on the blade, handled in-house at our Jacksonville warehouse, to ensure your order is personalized and shipped without delay.