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Wow! Very cool old blade there! Makes me wonder-the stories that knife could tell.woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:50 pmHere is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pmThanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!
Thanks Don for the kind wordsGood Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pmThanks, it really is sweet. I'm especially pleased with the Broom Wood. It has gorgeous contrast and colors--seems a little harder than walnut. Plus, the blade pattern is unique and the geometry is very good--it cuts very well. I only have a couple of these French traditionals, but have handled a few others from the "Grandfather" line. (Knives made with original dies and equipment from days past--some over a hundred years old...) One thing you notice right away is that these knives are straight tough! Backsprings and blade stock is 3mm. (Both of mine, one each, from two different brands/makers, measure just over 3mm.) the bolsters are forged steel, scales are slim and comfortable, but still quite substantial and heavily built. Everything is pinned up tight as a drum with a rock-solid lockup. Fit and finish are very good, but you do have to adjust your expectations a small bit. Sort of like Italian "Flicks," these French blades are basically hand made, using the old dies, machinery and techniques. Materials are first rate, and each knife is unique and individual. So while you may not see the flawless F&F of a true, spec built custom, or the consistency of a GEC, or a $400 Boker Club knife--you are getting a finely made, unique and usable knife, that is going to last you quite a while under hard use.woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 12:12 pmSweet knife!! Great photos!!Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 11:24 am A new addition. Thanks to Stephane from KOF. (He may get a kick out of my old coffee mug.)
Sweet blade shape, good stainless and Broom scales! Just so good lookin’ and she cuts too!
This one gets a pocket today.IMG_1158.jpegIMG_1159.jpeg
And service from Stephane at KOF is great. He inspects and grades each knife that comes to you, and provides you with a print out of the "scale system" he uses to "test" or "grade" them. With both of my knives, he added a short hand written note of thanks, and offered support, if you should ever need it. It's clear that this fella loves his French traditional patterns and cares about what he sells. I haven't had the chance to speak with, or message Stephane, but his blog has good info and he's a member here--always posting with a good pic or two, and I get the feel from reading those things--that he has a lot of great info about these French knifemaking traditions, and likes sharing it!
Do yourself a solid, and check out his site. Many cool patterns and materials there, great pics and videos-- a few varied price points (something for everyone..) and an easy lay-out. If you are into carrying and using an uncommon knife--that starts an admiring conversation each time you take it out to use--then one of these GRs, LeSabots or La Thiers may be up you alley. (LOL! They are certainly up mine. I just put in an order for another one, yesterday, and am checking the shipping info, as we speak.)
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!
That is a very nice Tarry Levigne palm knife that you have here!woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:50 pmHere is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pmThanks, it really is sweet. I'm especially pleased with the Broom Wood. It has gorgeous contrast and colors--seems a little harder than walnut. Plus, the blade pattern is unique and the geometry is very good--it cuts very well. I only have a couple of these French traditionals, but have handled a few others from the "Grandfather" line. (Knives made with original dies and equipment from days past--some over a hundred years old...) One thing you notice right away is that these knives are straight tough! Backsprings and blade stock is 3mm. (Both of mine, one each, from two different brands/makers, measure just over 3mm.) the bolsters are forged steel, scales are slim and comfortable, but still quite substantial and heavily built. Everything is pinned up tight as a drum with a rock-solid lockup. Fit and finish are very good, but you do have to adjust your expectations a small bit. Sort of like Italian "Flicks," these French blades are basically hand made, using the old dies, machinery and techniques. Materials are first rate, and each knife is unique and individual. So while you may not see the flawless F&F of a true, spec built custom, or the consistency of a GEC, or a $400 Boker Club knife--you are getting a finely made, unique and usable knife, that is going to last you quite a while under hard use.
And service from Stephane at KOF is great. He inspects and grades each knife that comes to you, and provides you with a print out of the "scale system" he uses to "test" or "grade" them. With both of my knives, he added a short hand written note of thanks, and offered support, if you should ever need it. It's clear that this fella loves his French traditional patterns and cares about what he sells. I haven't had the chance to speak with, or message Stephane, but his blog has good info and he's a member here--always posting with a good pic or two, and I get the feel from reading those things--that he has a lot of great info about these French knifemaking traditions, and likes sharing it!
Do yourself a solid, and check out his site. Many cool patterns and materials there, great pics and videos-- a few varied price points (something for everyone..) and an easy lay-out. If you are into carrying and using an uncommon knife--that starts an admiring conversation each time you take it out to use--then one of these GRs, LeSabots or La Thiers may be up you alley. (LOL! They are certainly up mine. I just put in an order for another one, yesterday, and am checking the shipping info, as we speak.)
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!
Thank you!! I have read your story on them. Very well written and informative. I learned so much from it!! Apprrciate your time and efforts!!!Knives-of-france wrote: ↑Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:21 pmThat is a very nice Tarry Levigne palm knife that you have here!woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:50 pmHere is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pm
Thanks, it really is sweet. I'm especially pleased with the Broom Wood. It has gorgeous contrast and colors--seems a little harder than walnut. Plus, the blade pattern is unique and the geometry is very good--it cuts very well. I only have a couple of these French traditionals, but have handled a few others from the "Grandfather" line. (Knives made with original dies and equipment from days past--some over a hundred years old...) One thing you notice right away is that these knives are straight tough! Backsprings and blade stock is 3mm. (Both of mine, one each, from two different brands/makers, measure just over 3mm.) the bolsters are forged steel, scales are slim and comfortable, but still quite substantial and heavily built. Everything is pinned up tight as a drum with a rock-solid lockup. Fit and finish are very good, but you do have to adjust your expectations a small bit. Sort of like Italian "Flicks," these French blades are basically hand made, using the old dies, machinery and techniques. Materials are first rate, and each knife is unique and individual. So while you may not see the flawless F&F of a true, spec built custom, or the consistency of a GEC, or a $400 Boker Club knife--you are getting a finely made, unique and usable knife, that is going to last you quite a while under hard use.
And service from Stephane at KOF is great. He inspects and grades each knife that comes to you, and provides you with a print out of the "scale system" he uses to "test" or "grade" them. With both of my knives, he added a short hand written note of thanks, and offered support, if you should ever need it. It's clear that this fella loves his French traditional patterns and cares about what he sells. I haven't had the chance to speak with, or message Stephane, but his blog has good info and he's a member here--always posting with a good pic or two, and I get the feel from reading those things--that he has a lot of great info about these French knifemaking traditions, and likes sharing it!
Do yourself a solid, and check out his site. Many cool patterns and materials there, great pics and videos-- a few varied price points (something for everyone..) and an easy lay-out. If you are into carrying and using an uncommon knife--that starts an admiring conversation each time you take it out to use--then one of these GRs, LeSabots or La Thiers may be up you alley. (LOL! They are certainly up mine. I just put in an order for another one, yesterday, and am checking the shipping info, as we speak.)
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!
Would you be interested, I made a post on my blog telling the history of the pattern, including its fighting story in the trenches of WW1…
https://knives-of-france-blog.com/palm-knife/
She is old one for sure. Thank you.Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:08 pmWow! Very cool old blade there! Makes me wonder-the stories that knife could tell.woodwalker wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:50 pmHere is an old french knife that I'm quite fond of.Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pm
Thanks also, Folks--for all of the beautiful and interesting pictures of your dailies. People in this forum have good taste!
Great knife!1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:06 pm Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!
Jtx wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:47 pmGreat knife!1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:06 pm Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!
Sure do. They make some of the best canoes... and I love the pattern.Quick Steel wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 1:44 pm Good Old Luke, I'm glad you like it. It is a favorite Canoe from Bulldog. I enjoy its precision: tight, snappy, sharp. The German cutlers at Bulldog certainly turned out some high-quality knives.
Knives-of-france wrote: ↑Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:16 pmI was having coffee, going through the mail, looked at the sticker on your shipping box, looked at my coffee cup. It was a natural choice.Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:20 pmThanks Don for the kind words
I’m glad you like it, that broomwood material is surely interesting and uncommon.
Oh… and I like the mug, nice touch
Thanks for all the blog posts and fine info. Peaked my interest, and expanded my knowledge of those traditions.
Man, anytime you get a pattern that uses Broom. Message me here. I can imagine that GR, Mineur model, with a flashy Broom handle...
1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:06 pm Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!
Thanks, David.DM11 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:37 pm1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:06 pm Carried this Hinderer auto on today's coffee walk, waiting for the pool to open. Happy Finally Friday!
