9742 Gilles® Fontenille-Pataud ‘NATURE’ Damascus folding knife, guilloche pattern

Laguiole knife from Fontenille Pataud Gilles® series ‘NATURE’ range

Fontenille Pataud is one of the cutlers from the Thiers area who have come together to perpetuate this mastery and know-how 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.

It is considered to be the best Laguiole knife on the market because of its respect for the quality of the materials used, while combining tradition. The Laguiole Nature was created in collaboration with Robert Beillonnet (Best Worker in France in 1997 and 2000).
While retaining the traditional forged bee shape of the Laguiole knife, a precision mechanism allows the blade to be locked securely when open. 

A stainless steel, twisted 160-layer Damascus blade with notches (at the end of the handle). Hardness 60 HRC.
Matt bolster. The ‘Guillochée’ range is superior: in addition to the classic finish, the plates and the back of the blade are chiselled. 
12 cm handle in Turkish walnut with traditional shepherd's cross inlay. Traditionally forged bee (not welded), each spring is freehand guilloched. 
Shiny bolster.
A precision mechanism ensures perfect safety when the blade is open. 
A solid stop in 100C6 steel allows the blade to be slammed down without damaging the cutting edge.
Rear-pump blade lock-back

Supplied with a leather sheath 
 

Specifications:
Knife closed: 12 cm
Length open: 22 cm
Blade length: 10 cm
Blade thickness: 3 mm at the heel
Weight: 100 g

Made 100% in France in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud