$71.00 AUD
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: (model 0155-2) - Because Mother of Pearl is a natural material with unique iridescence and organic variations in light reflection and texture, 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 luster and chatoyancy you select is precisely what will arrive for your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with genuine Mother of Pearl (Nacre) scales. Sourced from the inner lining of precious shells, this material is legendary for its shimmering, milky-white appearance and its ability to change color as it catches the light. The handle offers a smooth, cool-to-the-touch feel and a deep, multi-dimensional glow that has made it a favorite for high-end jewelry and luxury cutlery for centuries. Its timeless elegance provides a brilliant contrast to the mirror-polished stainless steel bolsters and blade.
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 beauty, expertly shaped and polished in Thiers—Europe’s historic cradle of fine cutlery.
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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. |
Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, is a crystallized mineral compound that forms on the inner shell layer of certain mollusks. It is a strong, resilient, and iridescent substance, composed of tiny stacked and interlocking platelets held together by silk-like proteins, mostly conchiolin.
Mollusks produce mother of pearl in response to foreign irritants that enter their shells. Whenever such irritants enter the mollusk, it releases layers of nacre that coat the irritant, forming a protective layer.
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: (model 0155-2) - Because Mother of Pearl is a natural material with unique iridescence and organic variations in light reflection and texture, 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 luster and chatoyancy you select is precisely what will arrive for your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with genuine Mother of Pearl (Nacre) scales. Sourced from the inner lining of precious shells, this material is legendary for its shimmering, milky-white appearance and its ability to change color as it catches the light. The handle offers a smooth, cool-to-the-touch feel and a deep, multi-dimensional glow that has made it a favorite for high-end jewelry and luxury cutlery for centuries. Its timeless elegance provides a brilliant contrast to the mirror-polished stainless steel bolsters and blade.
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 beauty, 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. |
Mother of pearl, also known as nacre, is a crystallized mineral compound that forms on the inner shell layer of certain mollusks. It is a strong, resilient, and iridescent substance, composed of tiny stacked and interlocking platelets held together by silk-like proteins, mostly conchiolin.
Mollusks produce mother of pearl in response to foreign irritants that enter their shells. Whenever such irritants enter the mollusk, it releases layers of nacre that coat the irritant, forming a protective layer.
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.
