We have created a knife which mixes high tech and tradtional handcrafting methods. It features easy one hand opening and closing. Handcrafted in Thiers-France it is guaranteed by the Coute de Tie, the Guild which certifies authenticity of design.

Liner-lock system
Liner-lock & blade 2.50 mm thick. Satisfying sound when opened & closed. Hardened detent ball to keép. the blade shut. Blade is rotating on Teflon

12C27 Stainless steel blade
The beauty of your blade is guarenteed for lifetime.
In the Fontenille Pataud workshop, our craftsmen traditionally handmade outstanding knives for several generations, as usual in the city of Thiers. Each one of our knifemakers hopes to create especially for you a sustainable product that will become your every day to carry.
We are proud to say that our knives are handed down and offered from generation to generation, such as Le Thiers® with lock-back system, which allows a safe use. Much more than knives, our Le Thiers made in France are true life partners.
Technical details
We have created a knife which mixes high tech and tradtional handcrafting methods. It features easy one hand opening and closing. Handcrafted in Thiers-France it is guaranteed by the Coute de Tie, the Guild which certifies authenticity of design.
Handle: Juniper wood from southern France. The "finger grooves" are handmade and allow a comfortable fit in your hand.
Blade: swedish 12c27 stainless steel, mat polished. Hardness after cryogenic heat treatment: HRC 57.
Size & weight: 10.5 cm folded (4 1/8 inches), 17.5cm (6 7/8 inches), approx 70 gr. (2 1/2 ounces).
Liner: each liner is one of a kind (file worked) as in a traditional high end knife; The "bouchonnage" polishing is done by hand. Bouchonnage is an old polishing technique of concentric circles in an offset pattern. It is also used in the high end watch industry.
Mechanism: Liner-lock & blade 2.50 mm thick. Satisfying sound when opened & closed. Hardened detent ball to keep the blade shut. Blade is rotating on Teflon
Packaging: Numbered guarantee certificate & leather pouch (Made in France).
Customers testimonials
My Laguiole arrived today and it is a real work of art, which I will treasure and eventually pass down to my son (not too soon I hope) One day I hope I will be in a position to buy a Damascus version.
Phil K. (UK)Hello,Merci, Knife arrived yesterday, excellent finish to knife, very pleased with lettering.
Tjalling V. (Netherlands)The Chamois that I ordered for my son came last week and it is beautiful. He is thrilled with it and I know will treasure it for the rest of his life.
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Lifetime Guarentee
The quality of our manufacturing enables us to give you a lifetime manufacturer's guarantee.
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100% Handmade in France
Fontenille Pataud was founded in 1929 and quickly became recognized as a manufacturer of high-end knives.