Older Laguiole pocket knife
Older Laguiole pocket knife
I have a Laguiole wood handle pocket knife. Blade length 3 1/2". Handle could be walnut? The Laguiole marking is very faint, not stamped in blade. Below the name is what looks to be an Egyptian pharaoh laying on his side.
I would like to know more about this knife. Thanks in advance.
David
I would like to know more about this knife. Thanks in advance.
David
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Hi, knice knife. Laguiole is the general name of a knife from a particular region of France. There are many makers of this type of knife. The figure on the head of the spring is a bee. I think this symbol goes back to Napoleon times. There is some debate. Some say it is a more common fly in honour of the shepherds of the area. Languiole knives often have pins on the handle that form a shepherd's cross, although yours does not. Here is a link that gives some history. Are there any marks on the tang or blade that will help to id the maker? I hope this helps. s-k
http://www.musee-laguiole.com/en/tradit ... guiole.htm
http://www.musee-laguiole.com/en/tradit ... guiole.htm
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I would agree with the SMILING one, , that the etch is most likely a shepherd...as that would make the most sense given the history of that style of knife. And, that they do often have a Shepherd's Cross on them, which lore says the knife could be stuck in the earth, and the shepherd would have a place to pray.
Here is a link showing LOTS of the Laguiole style of knives, as well as some other French pocketknives...
http://www.cutlerytogo.com/frenchknives.html
Maybe you'll find your knife...or a least one with a similar etch.
Bill
Here is a link showing LOTS of the Laguiole style of knives, as well as some other French pocketknives...
http://www.cutlerytogo.com/frenchknives.html
Maybe you'll find your knife...or a least one with a similar etch.
Bill
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