Fontenille Pataud

Laguiole Sport Classic Knife Karelian Birch - A

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  Whether you're an outdoorsman or a hunter, this big knife will handle most tasks you throw at it. This knife features a look-back mechanism with Teflon washers making this big charismatic knife’s blade action operate smoothly and safely during opening and closing. This is a big knife; please consider its size before purchasing it. 

Consider this: This knife is entirely 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 pocket knives money can buy. All Knives offered by Gilles are entirely made by a single craftsman from start to finish, ensuring ownership of the final piece. 100% Made in France

The sheath: The included full-grain leather sheath is made in France and features a metal snap closure and a 1.75" inches belt loop. Double stitching is found on all stress areas to provide years of use without stitch failure. This sheath is made of 1/8 inch thick ultra-soft cowhide full-grain leather.

❖  ABOUT THIS KNIFE 

Technical aspects: Smooth, easy opening & closing is provided by a Teflon assisted lock back system. This knife also features a solid hardened blade stop to help prevent the blade's edge from contacting the spring's inner area.

Spring-top: Each unique spring top is individually created by hand, and its design is unique to the artisan that created it.

Handle Material: Karelian Birch. This birch is not a particular species but is rather a praised grain figure that is most commonly seen in Downy Birch and Silver Birch. (Harvested in Finland).
Blade: 12C27 Swedish stainless steel, 3.5 mm thick, 56-57 Hrc.
Plates: 1.5 mm stainless.
Decorated forged Spring: 3.5 mm Z20c13  stainless - Hand chiseled
Lock-back system: 3.5 mm thick Z20c13 stainless steel
Blade Size: 9.75 cm (3.85")
Handle Size: 12.70 cm (5") including back lock release
Open Size: 22.5 cm (8.85 ") 
Weight: ~ 190 grams (6.7 oz.)

What's Included: Knife - Sheath W/Steel - Warranty & Repair Support - Numbered Certificate From The Manufacturer

We Recommend the use of Tuf-Glide Oil-Free Lubricant 1/4 oz Pen.
Periodically place a couple of drops of lubricant on the axle of all moving parts. More details here - $8.95

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Max Capdebarthes is a master leather craftsman located in the tiny (pop. 800) 12th-century village of Sauveterre de Rouergue in the southwest of France.

Each sheath is made from carefully selected genuine cowhide. Mr. Max Capdebarthes is considered by most knife manufacturers as the best leather craftsman in Europe, perhaps the world.
Many acclaimed cutlers, such as Forge de Laguiole, Fontenille Pataud and Chateau Laguiole contracts Max for their needs.