Locking French Knives
For those who want the style and elegance of the beautiful French Laguiole knife but also want a solid
liner or lock back locking mechanism, here is a group of outstanding knives. The stainless steel liner lock
or lockback mechanism is solid and secure. Each knife is well balanced with smooth action and solid
lockup. Gilles branded French Laguiole lockback knives from Fontenille Pataud are elegant and
functional.
Laguiole 12cm Nature Knife Guilloche, Stag
$189.95
FP LNKG ST
This Laguiole Nature knife Guilloche pattern is the premium line - in addition to the classic finishing, this
knife will have the plates, the blade top and the internal part of the spring fully chiseled. This stainless
steel lockback laguiole has the traditional graceful style of the Laguiole knife and has been updated to
include a smooth locking blade system. 12c27 brushed stainless 3 mm thick full hand chased blade
hardened up to 54Hrc with Solid brushed stainless bolsters on 1.20 mm thick plates and a Forged lock-
back spring. The whole spring (including inside) and bee are then hand-chased with a file. These details
create a unique Laguiole knife, making each knife one of a kind. The handle is thick slabs of 1st choice
Stag.
A solid hardened blade stop is provided. That helps maintain the edge of the blade. In keeping with
tradition it is hand assembled with nickel silver rivets and Old style with filed forged bee. Numbered
guarantee certificate, leather slip sheath and blue suede blue gift box is included with each knife.
All knives are signed Gilles® by the maker and are discreetly stamped “hand made in France”.
Handle length is 4 7/8 inches.
Blade length is 3 9/16 inches.


Laguiole 12cm Nature Knife Guilloche, Briar Wood
$189.95
FP LNKG BR
This Laguiole Nature knife Guilloche pattern is the premium line - in addition to the classic finishing, this
knife will have the plates, the blade top and the internal part of the spring fully chiseled. This stainless
steel lockback laguiole has the traditional graceful style of the Laguiole knife and has been updated to
include a smooth locking blade system. 12c27 brushed stainless 3 mm thick full hand chased blade
hardened up to 54Hrc with Solid brushed stainless bolsters on 1.20 mm thick plates and a Forged lock-
back spring. The whole spring (including inside) and bee are then hand-chased with a file. This denotes
artisan quality. The handle is thick slabs of 1st choice Briar Wood.
A solid hardened blade stop is provided. That helps maintain the edge of the blade. In keeping with
tradition the Shepherds cross is hand assembled with nickel silver rivets and Old style with filed forged
bee. Numbered guarantee certificate and leather slip sheath included with each knife.
All knives are signed Gilles® by the maker and are discreetly stamped “hand made in France”.
Handle length is 4 7/8 inches.
Blade length is 3 9/16 inches.
Laguiole 10.5cm Gentlemans Knife Twist Damascus, Walnut Burl
$505.00
FP GENTDAM WAL
This impressive knife is the newest offering from Gilles of Fontenille Pataud. The spring is 3mm thick
Z20C13 stainless steel, inside polished, hand carved with a solid blade stop which keeps the edge on the
blade for a longer time. The Blade is Twist and stainless Damascus steel 160 layers, 3.50 mm thick with a
hardness of 54 Hrc. One piece hand chased spine and Laguiole Bee and stainless steel lockback
mechanism. Polished stainless steel bolster with stainless steel pivot pin.
The handle is 1st quality Walnut Burl with Traditional nickel silver pins and polished stainless steel liners.
Supplied with handmade branded brown leather belt sheath and gift box.
Handle length is 4 1/8 inches.
Blade length is 3 inches.
Corsican Vendetta Pialincu 10.5cm Rose Damascus, Juniper Burl
$445.00
FP VENPIADAM GE
The knife pictured on the site is the one that you will receive. One in stock.
The Corsican Pialincu from Gilles of Fontenille Pataud combines the best of the old and new. This
stainless steel lockback Vendetta has the traditional style and has been updated to include a smooth
locking blade system.
The handle of this hand made knife is 1st choice 5mm thick slabs of Juniper Burl. The Blade is Swedish
Stainless Damascus steel, Rose Patterned 120 layers, 3.5 mm thick with a hardness of 54 Hrc. The spring
is made from a 3mm thick stainless steel Z20c13. A solid bladestop is provided on the spring which
insures the a longer edge to the blade. Brushed stainless steel bolster.
Instead of the traditional solid bee forged into the spring the Vendetta features the embossing of the
Corsica Island. The whole spring is hand chased with a grinding file. Stainless steel 1,2 mm thick plates.
The handle is assembled using traditional hand made silver nickel rivets.
Supplied with handmade brown leather belt sheath and gift box.
Handle length is 4 inches.
Blade length is 3 1/4 inches.


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Le Guyane 12cm Guilloche, Boco Wood
$225.00
CDA GUY BOCO1
TThis striking knife is the creation of French Guyana cutler C Esteves and features a 12c27 brushed
stainless steel blade, bolster, and hand chased spine. Esteves is stamped on the blade. Stainless steel
liner lock mechanism with ball detent to secure blade when closed. The handle is exotic South American
Boco Wood which is one of the most dense woods. Stainless steel flathead set screws. The cutler has
hand chased the spine and top of the blade. Handcrafted and guaranteed for life.
Handle length is 4 1/2 inches.
.Blade length is 3 1/4 inches.