$70.00 CAD
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 genuine horn is a natural material with unique organic characteristics, including varying degrees of obsidian depth and subtle internal veining, 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 hand-studded alignment you select is precisely what enters your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with scales of genuine Black Horn Tip (Pointe de Corne), harvested from the densest, most durable part of the horn. This specific edition features the traditional "Studded" finish—meticulously placed stainless steel pins that form a decorative pattern along the handle. This classic embellishment not only pays homage to historical French cutlery designs but also provides a subtle tactile texture. The horn itself is polished to a deep, mirror-like black that occasionally reveals smoky, translucent depths when held to the light, offering a timeless aesthetic of refined elegance.
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 artisanal history, 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. |
Stainless Steel needle/studs inlay - Horn Tip from domestic cattle. The tip of the horn is the hardest and most durable; inferior horn handles are made from the bottom of the horn, which will warp with time.
Studded Work: Stainless Steel needles/studs inlay are each inserted and cut by hand. This stunning diamond shape artwork is exceptionally time-consuming and can only be carry-out by Fontenille Pataud's most skilled artisans.
Blade: 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, 2.5 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Shiny
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 genuine horn is a natural material with unique organic characteristics, including varying degrees of obsidian depth and subtle internal veining, 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 hand-studded alignment you select is precisely what enters your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with scales of genuine Black Horn Tip (Pointe de Corne), harvested from the densest, most durable part of the horn. This specific edition features the traditional "Studded" finish—meticulously placed stainless steel pins that form a decorative pattern along the handle. This classic embellishment not only pays homage to historical French cutlery designs but also provides a subtle tactile texture. The horn itself is polished to a deep, mirror-like black that occasionally reveals smoky, translucent depths when held to the light, offering a timeless aesthetic of refined elegance.
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 artisanal history, 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. |
Stainless Steel needle/studs inlay - Horn Tip from domestic cattle. The tip of the horn is the hardest and most durable; inferior horn handles are made from the bottom of the horn, which will warp with time.
Studded Work: Stainless Steel needles/studs inlay are each inserted and cut by hand. This stunning diamond shape artwork is exceptionally time-consuming and can only be carry-out by Fontenille Pataud's most skilled artisans.
Blade: 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, 2.5 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Shiny
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.
