Recommendation? DOURIS CHASTEL "LE PIONNIER"

[JTB_5]

These look like sturdy little picnic knives. Anyone have any experience with them?

Âchillepattada
@Will Power
Jolipapa

 

[Jolipapa]

Never owned one but they look sturdy and well made with a rather good value for buck.

 

[Âchillepattada]

Never owned one but they look sturdy and well made with a rather good value for buck.

Neither do I

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[JTB_5]

Thanks guys! I’ll post a review if I end up getting one.

 

[Jolipapa]

What size are you interested in? Locking orn not?
Seems they are scarce these days because they retired and the knives are made by Goyon-Chazeau since last february.
https://www.lamontagne.fr/thiers-63...a-la-monnerie-le-montel-puy-de-dome_13737072/

 

[JTB_5]

What size are you interested in? Locking orn not?
Seems they are scarce these days because they retired and the knives are made by Goyon-Chazeau since last february.
https://www.lamontagne.fr/thiers-63...a-la-monnerie-le-montel-puy-de-dome_13737072/

I was watching an auction for a used model that has the corkscrew and bottle opener. It looked well made from the pictures. The listing says it is a 4" handle, and 3" blade.

 

[Jolipapa]

This might help you in your auction.

 

[JTB_5]

Thanks!

 

[JTB_5]

I landed it and it arrived today. It has been used and the sharpening leaves sometimes be desired, but it is in good shape overall. I’ll post some more picture when I’ve sharpened and oiled it well.

 

[Prester John]

I landed it and it arrived today. It has been used and the sharpening leaves sometimes be desired, but it is in good shape overall. I’ll post some more picture when I’ve sharpened and oiled it well.

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Looks very useful. I like the steel.

 

[JTB_5]

Looks very useful. I like the steel.

I've found 12C27 to be very reliable. Easy to get sharp and keeps a good edge.

Here's the cleaned up look:



The last two pictures show the interesting design for this knife. It has a single spring for three tools. The knife and corkscrew operate on the same line, but the can opener has been fitted in with a spacer that also serves as the resting spot for the main blade, and the main blade has been bent slightly to accommodate the can opener. It create a big gap between the liners and the tools, which is a bit weird and was a little unsettling at first. I did peen the bail pin a bit because it was a bit loose and is the pivot pin for the can opener. The knife has a few dings on the wood and backspring from being dropped, but the blade has plenty of life left and is very sharp now. Everything locks up solidly and the actions is pretty good too. I'd say I got a good deal for a $30 chance.

 

[joeradza]

I'd say I got a good deal for a $30 chance.

Practical and good looking. A few dings in the wood are nothing more than beauty marks.

 

[JTB_5]

Practical and good looking. A few dings in the wood are nothing more than beauty marks.

Thanks, Alan. Now I just need a babysitter and a good weather day so I have a chance to take my wife on a picnic (and use my knife to open wine, cut cheese, and open a can of something)!

 

[Prester John]

Thanks, Alan. Now I just need a babysitter and a good weather day so I have a chance to take my wife on a picnic (and use my knife to open wine, cut cheese, and open a can of something)!

Anchovies!

 

[joeradza]

Thanks, Alan. Now I just need a babysitter and a good weather day so I have a chance to take my wife on a picnic (and use my knife to open wine, cut cheese, and open a can of something)!

That sounds wonderful