London 11 cm Ironwood - LO11BF

English-inspired, he was named London in France ! this knife of the seas, which served Breton sailors well for daily work, meals, or during breaks.

During the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was the quintessential sailor's knife, more ocean than Mediterranean.

The London is sober and elegant, but above all functional and efficient. That's how it earned its place on 18th century ships, where the atmosphere is harsh, sometimes aggressive or violent in this enclosed space, conducive to fights, and must be safe in case of heavy weather. The shape of the folded blade is probably due to the fact that every sailor could not board the ship without first breaking off the tip of the blade, to make it less dangerous. Since then, this straight-edged folding knife, a true design object, has literally been designed for its function, giving it a certain elegance.

For several generations at Fontenille Pataud, our craftsmen traditionally handcraft exceptional knives, as is customary in the town of Thiers.

Each of our knifemakers nurtures the hope of creating, every day and especially for you, a lasting object that will be at your side every day.

The London by Fontenille Pataud is the result of the work of our whole team of qualified and passionate knifemakers. It is only after several months of research and testing that we are proud to offer you this knife and its original locking blade system: the “palanquille”. We hope that you will enjoy using this London as much as we enjoyed creating this French folding knife.