The Thiers® Gentleman 12 cm is an artisanal pocket knife crafted in Thiers, the French capital of cutlery. Featuring a back-lock mechanism, it ensures secure and smooth use.
With a length of 12 cm when closed and 20 cm when open, it offers an excellent balance between the handle and the blade, thanks to a milled groove at the back of the spring.
This model is available in various precious wood and high-end materials, adding a touch of elegance and distinction.
Each knife comes with a stylish presentation box and a genuine leather pouch, handcrafted in France.
The Thiers® Gentleman comes with a lifetime warranty, reflecting its durability and superior craftsmanship.
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The Le Thiers® Gentleman 12 cm is much more than an artisan pocket knife; it is a living testament to the heritage of French cutlery, manufactured in the heart of Thiers, the historic and undisputed capital of cutlery. The Thiers cutlery tradition dates back to the Middle Ages, an era when craftsmen began to use the hydraulic power of the Durolle River to sharpen and forge blades—expertise passed down by master cutlers for centuries.
The Le Thiers® model itself is the result of a unique collective effort in cutlery history: the creation of the Confrérie du Couteau de Thiers (Brotherhood of the Thiers Knife). This institution established the Jurande (oath of quality), a covenant guaranteeing that this emblematic knife is manufactured entirely in Thiers, respecting the traditional techniques and the most demanding quality standards. By choosing the Gentleman, you ensure you are acquiring an authentic French knife, validated by this age-old tradition.
Featuring a back lock mechanism (pompe arrière), it ensures secure and fluid use—a technical choice that combines traditional robustness with modern reliability.
With a closed length of 12 cm and an open length of 20 cm, the Gentleman offers excellent balance between the handle and the blade, a harmony achieved through a milled groove at the rear of the spring. This level of detail is the signature of the Thiers artisan cutlers and contributes to the great comfort in hand.
This high-end knife model is available in various types of precious woods (ebony, juniper, snakeskin wood, etc.) and other noble materials, adding a touch of elegance and distinction. Each Le Thiers® Gentleman knife comes with an elegant presentation box and a genuine leather pouch, handcrafted in France. The Le Thiers® Gentleman benefits from a lifetime warranty, reflecting its durability and the manufacturing excellence typical of products stemming from the great cutlery tradition of Thiers.
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