Laguiole Le Pocket Classic Red Dark Matter
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- This is It!
- Handle Material
- What's Included
- Specs.
The Laguiole Le Pocket by Gilles® Fontenille Pataud is engineered for those who seek a compact, discreet folder that retains the robust strength of a full-sized knife. This model features a precise lock-back mechanism for secure blade locking during use and specialized Teflon washers to ensure smooth, safe opening and closing.
Handcrafted in Thiers—the historic heart of French cutlery—each knife is meticulously created from start to finish by a single master artisan. This ensures unparalleled quality and a unique sense of pride in ownership. Proudly 100% Made in France.
Handle Character: This model features scales of Red Dark Matter, a cutting-edge carbon fiber composite. This material is prized for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio and its striking visual depth, featuring chaotic swirls of vibrant red suspended in a deep black matrix. The knife pictured is the exact one you will receive.
The Forged Bee: A hallmark of elite craftsmanship, the "Bee" and spring are forged from a single solid piece of stainless steel. This method provides superior structural integrity and a seamless aesthetic compared to common soldered alternatives. Additionally, a solid, hardened blade stop is built into the mechanism to preserve the edge's sharpness by preventing contact with the inner spring.
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• 100% Made in France: Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud. • Lifetime Warranty: Guaranteed against manufacturer defects. • U.S. Support: Warranty and repair coordination via Jacksonville, Florida. |
Shopping for a unique pocket knife not only holds the promise of ownership but the excitement of finally beholding an item admired through a screen. However, all too often, what was envisioned and what is unboxed bear a startling, sometimes painful discrepancy.
You will receive the actual folding knife shown in the photos.
No one wants to view photos of a beautiful and unique knife and receive something not even close to the representative image; this is why we take pictures of each piece. Select your One-Of-A-Kind knife!
Things to Look For
The file work on the springs (top of handle) are individually hand filled by a French artisan, therefore all are different. Additionally, two handles made from the same material can have very different patterns.
You need to know
- If you do not checkout after adding this unique folding knife to your cart, someone else may purchase it.
- After purchasing this knife the unique photo(s) may be replaced within hours. Feel free to save the actual photos of your knife for personal use.
100% FORGED CARBON FIBER - Built from layers of solid carbon fiber composite infused with colored matter. Carbon fiber is five-times stronger than steel, twice as stiff and lighter.
- Pocket knife
- French made Leather sleeve
- Mfr. Numbered Certificate
- Warranty & Repairs Support
- Free Shipping
Pocket knives are shipped same business day from Florida when ordered by 4 PM Eastern time. UPS delivery can be expected in 1 to 3 business days depending on destination. International shipping options are available at checkout.
Blade: 14C28N stainless steel, 2.50mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Satin
Plates & Bolster: 1.2 mm stainless.
Decorated Spring: 2.5 mm stainless - Hand file work
Blade Size: 8.20 cm (3.22")
Handle Size: 10.5 cm (4.13")
Open Size: 18.7 cm (7.36")
Weight: ~ 56.7 grams (2 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.
