Originally designed to be a Mushroom knife this tool serves as an outstanding garden knife as well. The absence of bolsters makes a knife that is light and agile.
This knife also features a solid hardened blade stop to help prevent the blade's edge from making contact with the inner area of the spring. 100% Made in France
Handle Material: Olive wood (Olea europaea) harvested in France or Italy.
Blade: 440 stainless steel, 3 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Plates: 1.2 mm brass
Decorated Spring: 3 mm Z20 stainless steel - Hand file work
Blade Size: 6.6 cm (2.60")
Handle Size: 10.6 cm (4.17") including back lock release
Open Size: 17.2 cm (6.77") open
Weight: ~ 80 grams (2.8 oz.)
Consider this: This knife was 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 pride of ownership of the final piece.
What's Included: Pocket knife - Leather Sheath - Numbered Certificate - Warranty & Repair Support
We Recommend the use of Tuf-Glide Oil Free Lubricant 1/4 oz Pen.
Periodically place a couple drops of lubricant on the axle of all moving parts.
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