The Best Le Thiers Knife?

[Dextar]

Hi there,

I just moved the "Le Thiers" knife to position 1 in my wishing list, as I just received my first Laguiole knife (and index finger got injured by this new bro ).
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I see there is a thread "the best laguiole knife" in this forum (and was learnt from it), possible to have this thread and learn something about Le Thiers knife?

Tried to made some studies, but seems not a lot informational results in English in Google, though some videos in ytb.

Now what I know:
- the Le Thiers knife is another "national knife" of France.
- it origins from Thiers from 1993
- some of good brands: Claude Dozorme, Fontenille Pataud, Coutellerie Chambriard

IMO, at this moment, I just feel that as international customer, Fontenille Pataud's website offers better purchasing experience.

If there is anything you may share, will be appreciated.
- any review, experience, advice to share if you are owner?
- among the brands, any differences from quality, design points of view?
- which brand do you recommend? Is there a brand the most authentic one or recognized as original brand? (seems in this forum, more photos / owners have Chambriard one)
- which size do you have or recommend? My Laguiole is 12cm version, if you could post some images compare between Le Thiers and Laguiole, will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Just Tom.]

You should try posting this on the “Traditionals” sub-forum, where we have some French participants, and a couple of threads about French knives going, including this one:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ssarily-friday.1681854/page-119#post-21873559

https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/traditional-folders-and-fixed-blades.773/

 

[Dextar]

You should try posting this on the “Traditionals” sub-forum, where we have some French participants, and a couple of threads about French knives going, including this one:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads...ssarily-friday.1681854/page-119#post-21873559

https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/traditional-folders-and-fixed-blades.773/

Thanks, will post there or if is there a way to ask admin help to move this post there?

 

[Retired UPS Driver]

Thanks, will post there or if is there a way to ask admin help to move this post there?

I’ll tag Peregrin for you, he’s the Traditional Mod and should be able to move it for you.

Nice knife too D Dextar

 

[AgentSteel]

Le Thiers comes in many different variations (the blade shape is standardized, apart from some exceptions like le Thiers from Cognet - makers of the Douk-Douk) and in many price-points.

I'm sure many members will be able help further!

 

[cbach8tw]

Not sure what is the best, but I really like my Chambriard in carbon and juniper.

 

[marchone]

Perceval is a Le Thiers outfit that makes high end cutlery with prices to match.

Knives, Prestige Handmade Knives, French Knives Thiers - Perceval

Official shop of Perceval cutlery workshop in Thiers. Knives online purchase. Shipment from our workshop in France. High-end folding, kitchen and table knives. Handmade in France.

www.perceval-knives.co.uk

 

[Peregrin]

Moved from General.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Check out Courty & Fils in Paris (https://couteaux-courty.com/en/). Lots of good information there. Great knife shop, just up from the Louvre toward the Opera.

 

[AgentSteel]

Not my picture, but my knife is identical.

 

[el gigantor]

Not my picture, but my knife is identical.

I’ve got the same knife but in ebony. Love it!

 

[Dextar]

I’ll tag Peregrin for you, he’s the Traditional Mod and should be able to move it for you.

Nice knife too D Dextar

Thank you!

 

[Vit_213]

Have you ever seen a knife with a lock mechanism similar to a back lock, which consists of three parts (blade, handle and axis pin)?
Le Thiers by Lierande

I'm not sure if this applies to traditional knives . This is a super high tech knife.

 

[Dextar]

Le Thiers comes in many different variations (the blade shape is standardized, apart from some exceptions like le Thiers from Cognet - makers of the Douk-Douk) and in many price-points.

I'm sure many members will be able help further!

Thanks for giving additional info, just made some research on Cognet Le Thiers knife, the different curve on scale and some models have different end of the scale.
So far I will still prefer the "traditional" shape, but again, thanks for giving more information.

 

[Dextar]

Not sure what is the best, but I really like my Chambriard in carbon and juniper.View attachment 2164736View attachment 2164737View attachment 2164740

Ya, while researching in BF, I see more photos about Chambriard than other brands. Wanted to have one, but so far the only problem is there is no dealer in my current staying country and Chambriard's website seems don't offer online order function. maybe I need to send email to them.

 

[Dextar]

Have you ever seen a knife with a lock mechanism similar to a back lock, which consists of three parts (blade, handle and axis pin)?
Le Thiers by Lierande

I'm not sure if this applies to traditional knives . This is a super high tech knife.

traditional design with high tech factors

 

[airyq]

Have you ever seen a knife with a lock mechanism similar to a back lock, which consists of three parts (blade, handle and axis pin)?
Le Thiers by Lierande

I'm not sure if this applies to traditional knives . This is a super high tech knife.

I can't recall a better example of a modern traditional. Makes me hesitate and mouth "What???"

 

[AgentSteel]

I wouldn't say that the Liérande is "super hi-tec". The pivot is a pin, not a screw. Also it's a ~50€ knife.

But the blade steel (14C28N on the stainless version) is good. I have one and like it very much.

 

[euroken]

Not sure about high tech but innovative regardless. That lockbar pivot and handle curvature appears to be all done via geometric cutting on a sheet of steel...

 

[Vit_213]

Le Thiers by Roger Orfevre (#812083)

Although this solution has obvious drawbacks, it is certainly an interesting locking mechanism. And I love interesting mechanisms.