Central Lockback System
The central lockback system is a proven technology that ensures optimal safety and ease of use. This mechanism provides a secure locking system for the blade when open, preventing any risk of accidental closure during use. The precision mechanism of the Le Thiers® knife is exceptionally smooth, yet it offers a strong and perfectly locked blade when open, ensuring safe and reliable handling. In this collection, you will find knife models such as Le Thiers® Advance RWL34, featuring a RWL34 steel blade, Le Thiers® Advance VG10, equipped with a Suminagashi VG10 steel blade, and Le Thiers® Advance Damascus, a prestigious version with a Damascus steel blade.
Discover other locking systems tailored to your needs:
Rear Lockback System: A robust mechanism located at the back of the handle, valued for its strength and ease of use.
Liner Lock System: A modern and practical locking system that allows for one-handed opening and closing.
Choose the locking mechanism that best suits your needs and enjoy the expert craftsmanship of Fontenille Pataud, offering knives that combine performance, safety, and elegance.
The Le Thiers® Knife and its Center Lock Mechanism: The Heritage of a Cutlery Capital
The Le Thiers® folding knife is an emblem of French cutlery, manufactured exclusively in Thiers, the historical capital of the blade. Beyond its elegant design and adherence to the strict "jurande" (oath of quality) of the Thiers cutlers, it stands out for its proven safety mechanisms, such as the center lock mechanism.
The Genesis: A Knife Born from Collective Will
The history of the Le Thiers® knife is unique. Unlike other historical regional knives, it is the result of a modern and collective initiative. In the 1990s, the artisan cutlers of Thiers sought to create a new symbolic knife that would embody the excellence and craftsmanship of their thousand-year-old trade basin. This knife had to proudly bear the name of the town that produces 80% of French blades.
The Confrérie du Couteau de Thiers (Brotherhood of the Thiers Knife) was created to bring this project to life. It defined the knife's distinctive shape—recognizable by its double curve without a bolster or "mouche" (like the Laguiole)—and established the jurande, a sworn guarantee that every knife is entirely manufactured in Thiers, respecting the rules of the trade and rigorous quality criteria. This genesis ensures that purchasing a Le Thiers® is acquiring a piece of authentic Thiers craftsmanship.
Mastery and Security: The Center Lock Mechanism
The center lock mechanism is a proven technology ensuring optimal safety and ease of use for this high-end pocket knife. This mechanism allows for a reliable locking of the blade in the open position, preventing any risk of accidental closure during use. The precision mechanism of the Le Thiers® knife is very smooth, yet you benefit from a solid and perfectly locked blade when open for completely safe use.
In this collection of folding knives, you will find models like the Le Thiers® Advance RWL34: A knife featuring an RWL34 steel blade (a powdered steel renowned for its exceptional edge retention), the Le Thiers® Advance VG10: A model equipped with a Suminagashi VG10 steel blade (offering a unique aesthetic thanks to its Damascus layers), and the Le Thiers® Advance Damas: A prestigious version with a forged Damascus steel blade, a sought-after piece of craftsmanship by artisan knife collectors.
The Different Le Thiers® Locking Systems
The cutlery innovation of Thiers adapts to all needs, offering other locking systems for your Le Thiers® knife:
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Back lock mechanism (Pompe arrière): A robust mechanism located at the back of the handle, appreciated for its solidity and simplicity, often found on traditional French regional knives.
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Liner lock mechanism: A modern and practical system that allows the knife to be opened and closed with one hand, ideal for quick, versatile use, including on minimalist versions of the Le Thiers®.
Choose the mechanism that best suits your use and enjoy the ancestral savoir-faire of Fontenille Pataud (or the cutler in question) for Le Thiers® knives combining performance, safety, and elegance. Every purchase is a guarantee of quality, respecting the traditions of Thiers cutlery and carrying the history of the cutlery capital.
