[ARCHIVED THREAD] - French Knives

Posted: 3/22/2014 2:25:32 PM EDT

I am in France for work and want to know if anyone has an opinion on French knives. My French colleague suggested that I get Nontron and Thiers knives so I did...

I am here for another week, is there anything else I should consider for "bring back" opportunities?

Posted: 3/22/2014 2:50:25 PM EDT

[#1]

My only experience is with Opinel and Laigoule (sp?) And while they are both extremely easy to sharpen to a surgical edge, neither are robust enough for my personal taste.

Posted: 3/22/2014 3:32:59 PM EDT

[#2]

I'm kinda liking that Thiers.

Posted: 3/22/2014 5:59:17 PM EDT

[#3]

Opinels are almost unbeatable for the price.

Posted: 3/23/2014 11:51:23 AM EDT

[#4]

The Thiers and Nontron are supposedly somewhat regional and since I am here I picked those up. I will look for Laigoule when I go back to Paris. Of course, Opinels can be found pretty much anywhere.

I am really starting to like the Thiers. It accompanied me on my journey today.

Posted: 3/23/2014 12:00:47 PM EDT

[#5]

Laguiole is a generic term for a style of knife. Most Laguiole knives are produced in Thiers. Look for a folder with a bumblebee on the back. They range from workaday folders to high end custom knives.

Posted: 3/25/2014 8:30:14 PM EDT

[#6]

They "cut the cheese".

Posted: 3/26/2014 5:38:49 AM EDT

[#7]

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