1797 Le Thiers® Gilles® Fontenille-Pataud ‘Nature’ Damascus blade knife

Gilles® ‘Le Thiers®’ Damascus knife from Fontenille-Pataud ‘Nature’ range

Fontenille-Pataud is one of a group of cutlers from the Thiers area who have come together to perpetuate this mastery and expertise through a knife bearing the name of their town:
Thiers, the capital of French cutlery for over 6 centuries, and who have built the reputation of French knives by respecting the 3 key ideas: Territoriality, Quality, Morality.

The Thiers® Nature by Fontenille Pataud is slimmer and lighter than its big brother, the Thiers® Gentleman. Like the Gentleman, it is one of the rare Thiers® models with an easy-open blade and blade lock. This makes it ideal for use in complete safety.
Perfect balance between handle and blade thanks to the groove at the back of the spring to allow the blade to fold inwards.
Easy to open thanks to a precision mechanism, the blade can be slammed shut without damaging the cutting edge, which is protected by a fixed stop to ensure a long-lasting cut. 
Blade in 120-layer pink Damascus stainless steel, hardness 60 HRC. The tip of the knife fits into a milled groove in the spring.
Matt stainless steel bolsters
Rear pump blade lock: Lock-back, 100C6 steel blade stop that won't hit the bottom of the knife when closing.
Genuine ebony handle.

Spring forged and chiselled by hand with file and internal polish, matt stainless steel bolster
Genuine leather case
Numbered guarantee certificate

A very light knife that's equally at home in town or country, it will appeal to collectors and lovers of fine blades alike.

Closed knife: 11.5 cm
Length open: 20 cm
Blade length: 8.5 cm
Weight: 100 g

Made 100% in France in Thiers by Fontenille-Pataud

LE THIERS® is a registered design protected by French and European law.