Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades
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Nothing like a horn handle
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Thanks! I've always wanted a nice Lagiole. The name "lagiole" isn't protected and anyone can use it, so you have to do your research before you buy as there are only a handful of versions tht are actually hand-made in France. The rest are made in China. The engraving on the spine is actually the maker's mark of the guy who made my knife. I think Lagiole En Aubrac only has a dozen knife makers on their team if memory serves.
That Chef's knife is pretty, but it always cracks me up how inexpensive it was. The durability of its edge rivals any other knife I've ever used. I really dig Japanese steel.
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Giles' buddy's son has completed the sheath I ordered for my Wharncliffe. He will now add jimping to the back of the blade in the style of a CRK Sebenza's jimping.
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The fella I bought the Warncliffe from has posted another beauty, a Yanagi-ba, for any sushi chef out there:
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Seawolf, that Laguiole really caught my eye, to the extent that I've spent the last two days researching them - can't seem to find any UK dealers, which is a pity as I'd like to check one out before I buy. I'm undecided as to which maker, but the favourites are Laguiole en Aubrac and Fontenille-Pataud, then it's just a choice between wood or horn handles.
Thanks for opening my eyes to these
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I have an Aubrac, and I love it. My dad brought it back from Provence, and it's my daily suit and tie carry.
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Drool. Those steak knives are so elegant. Lori and I have longed for a set.
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Glad you like them JSJ.
As you can imagine, our kitchen at home is pretty well stocked, but steak knives are one thing we never really picked up. Earlier this year we were planning a trip to the UK and France and decided we should look for steak knives over there. I knew I wanted Lagiole, but I didn't know anything about them until I started doing some research. I'm so glad I settled on Lagiole En Aubrac because they feel so well made. The Juniper handles smell amazing, and I'm sure they will patina over time. I also wanted steak knives that weren't serrated so that I could sharpen them.
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Well done, G. SeaWolf, now you're making me want them even more!!!
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Guessing it ain't forged or something bit just copped a set on the bay for cheap.
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Today's carry
"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"
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Guessing it ain't forged or something bit just copped a set on the bay for cheap.
The thing is, the name Lagiole isn't protected like "champagne" for example, and can be used by anyone. There are only a few makers that are actually hand-crafting Lagiole knives.
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Figured. Don't know shit about em. Jean Dubost I think. Either way, needed steak knives and the price was right.
