apologies for using rough language-in a foreign tongue it never sounds so bad In this country, which has two equal official languages - some of the worst words you can use relate to the devil might sound tame to the secular or foreigners but it aint That said, I'm not at all Puritan, largely agéd and always been foul-mouthed as for the word I referenced, I could be it...but I strongly hold to the idea that if you can't laugh at yourself, you've no right to laugh at others self importance, self-regard are no no things for me which is why I question all politicos. I like irony, which I believe can be a Gallic and universal quality.
No offence intended, WillTo my French citoyens/ amis/camarades
Back to the point, France offers a richness in regions, foods, drinks (I don't dislike Cider or Calva, fine rustic drinks) dialects, architecture, history and perspectives. Moreover, as we see here it boasts a fascinating panorama of Cutlery
Thanks, Will
I must say that in some parts con, sometime decorated with "putaing" (g added and pronounced) is used as a punctuation!
I build Lockbacks and the Rear of the Notch is a 7-8 degree relief angle to allow for smooth engagement and disengagement, however the Spring Lock tab is square not relieved to eliminate any Up-Down blade play.
I have over 40 knives, but my Laguiole is my favourite. And I plan to get at least a couple more, eventually. Hope you find a good one. As they say in France: "bonne chance!"
This image shows there is more than one way to design the Lock tab and Tang Notch. The short nub riding on the base of the Tab is an interesting way of tuning the spring to match the height of the Blade Spine. Thank You for the photo it opens my eyes to another makers lock design concept.An image is sometimes better than a long speech. Here's what i was referring to about lockbacks:
Picture borrowed to Jsdistin. If i well remember.
Dan.
Three nice looking and top conditionMy Laguiole collection
Both the Laguiole En Aubrac with the Juniper scales and the Laguiole Rossignol ( Thiers) were bought in France 20 years ago, the Laguiole En Aubrac with African Zebu was purchased via a US distributor. Something I’ve noticed between the two En Aubrac’s is the older one is more rustic in build and the newer production more refined. Also the pull on both my 20 year old knives are extremely heavy which I like, where as the newer En Aubrac with the Zebu is very light in pull, not flimsy just light and very smooth then snaps in place, and the back spring is more like a Case as far as tension where my older two you need to be very deliberate to close.
! Sadly Rossignol (a sister company of Parapluie à l'épreuve in Thérias group with Lion Sabatier) have closed their shops since! I always appreciated the root yet effective look.
Lovely Lags.My Laguiole collection
Both the Laguiole En Aubrac with the Juniper scales and the Laguiole Rossignol ( Thiers) were bought in France 20 years ago, the Laguiole En Aubrac with African Zebu was purchased via a US distributor. Something I’ve noticed between the two En Aubrac’s is the older one is more rustic in build and the newer production more refined. Also the pull on both my 20 year old knives are extremely heavy which I like, where as the newer En Aubrac with the Zebu is very light in pull, not flimsy just light and very smooth then snaps in place, and the back spring is more like a Case as far as tension where my older two you need to be very deliberate to close.
