Traditional French Fry day

screened porch · Jan 29, 2021

I don't post this one much, because I'm distressed by Sabot's rare grinding gaffe.

But I think if I just file out that wrinkle toward the high side, I'll be happy.

Modoc ED · Jan 29, 2021

Fred Z · Jan 29, 2021

Jolipapa said:
Told you Aurillac is the coldest place, not Chicago yet, but...
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We've had a couple mornings at -14°C this week.

Fred Z · Jan 29, 2021

I've been really busy on a contract job, and I haven't been here since Christmas. Opinel USA sent me an email at that time showing a really nice amarante No08 with a black stainless steel handle. I followed the link to the website... and it was already sold out. I've wanted a walnut No08 for some time, and looked that one up. Also out of stock! A week later, I was doing my usual web surfing looking at French knives, and found the amarante No08 at Maison Berthier - in stock, and the walnut was, as well. So, long story shorter, I bought them both and a No12 as well, all for $2.61 less than the Opinel USA cost would have been, and that's with shipping charges from France vs. free shipping from Opinel USA. I'm very happy!!!

Fred Z · Jan 29, 2021

The No12 really is a beast - 28cm (11 inches) when open. It's hard to tell from the picture above, so here it is compared to the walnut No08 with my hand for scale.

waynorth · Jan 29, 2021

Thanks to

kamagong , I own a great French knife I had never heard of before!! A Marjacq!! I call it the "Ghost" because of the flame-like inclusion in the pile-side of the one-piece Ebony handle!!

kamagong · Jan 30, 2021

I'm glad you like it

waynorth . Thanks for the high resolution scan. I really enjoy the stamped blade on the Marjacq, with the representation of its own knife. I wish stamped blades could mount a comeback, I like them much more than etchings.

waynorth · Jan 30, 2021

kamagong said:
I'm glad you like it waynorth . Thanks for the high resolution scan. I really enjoy the stamped blade on the Marjacq, with the representation of its own knife. I wish stamped blades could mount a comeback, I like them much more than etchings.

I agree with you, Stamped Blades are most desirable!!

Pt-Luso · Feb 5, 2021

screened porch · Feb 5, 2021

I did a lot of filing, and it looks better to me, even though there doesn't seem to be much difference from the previous pic.

texmex03 · Feb 5, 2021

Sorry for the crappy pic

Wish it was shorter which is why I haven't pulled trigger on the french knives, they all seem long. I like the overall shape of this one.

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screened porch · Feb 5, 2021

texmex03 said:
Sorry for the crappy pic

Wish it was shorter which is why I haven't pulled trigger on the french knives, they all seem long. I like the overall shape of this one.

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Yup. If you don't want to go over a 3" blade, you're pretty much out of luck, in my experience.

waynorth · Feb 5, 2021

Interesting history; Made to be used, not necessarily a "showpiece", this knife has a carbon forged blade by Davide Steri of K720 BÖHLER steel. The craftsmanship is utilitarian but great!!

With accomplished experts producing it, I can't resist using it, so into my pocket it goes. Made in the traditional French style, I just have to remember to close it gently!! No Safe-Queen here!!

Corto_Malt · Feb 12, 2021

Will Power · Feb 12, 2021

Pt-Luso · Feb 12, 2021

screened porch · Feb 12, 2021

Still my favorite Opinel: