New slipjoint

Sean · **on:** May 04, 2010, 06:57:48 PM

I've been wanting one of these for quite some time. Lee Valley Tools changed companies on this
particular knife and decided to pick one up. Lee Valley, about an hour from my home this is a
great store with some really neat items. http://www.leevalley.com/en/home.aspx

Sean · **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2010, 06:58:15 PM

Sean · **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2010, 06:58:40 PM

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2010, 07:02:47 PM

Damn

Gareth · **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2010, 09:48:00 PM

That looks like a good one Sean.

I love my Laguiole knife, it's just a shame it's a touch to big for UK EDC or I'd carry it far more. $:-\$

Sean · **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2010, 10:02:58 PM

Thanks guys for your replies on it.

Gareth, which Laguiole do you have, by what company do you know?
Can you post a picture of it?

nuphoria · **Reply #6 on:** May 05, 2010, 12:52:27 AM

That's a lovely filework pattern. Shame they're too big for our pockets

Gareth · **Reply #7 on:** May 05, 2010, 01:47:56 AM

Quote from: Sean on May 04, 2010, 10:02:58 PM

Thanks guys for your replies on it. Gareth, which Laguiole do you have, by what company do you know?
Can you post a picture of it?

It's not to hand ATM but I'll dig it out in the morning and take a snap. There are dozens of different companies making them (or so it seems) and most of them are much the same quality. The only thing I made sure mine had was a 12C27 blade like yours, it's always a good indicator of quality AFAIK.

Sean · **Reply #8 on:** May 05, 2010, 02:45:18 AM

thanks again, looking forward to seeing a pic or two.

Nuphoria, this one is a bit big for pocket carry so will sheath it. I think the blade is about 3 1/2 inches
or so, so it's not a really big folder.

David · **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2010, 07:29:35 AM

Nice one Sean!!!!

Sean · **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2010, 07:37:29 AM

Thanks David.

Gareth · **Reply #11 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:52:15 AM

Here we are Sean. I picked this up a few years ago while on holiday in the east of France.

I really like the very simple dark wood scales and lack of rear bolster, not a standard look for a laguiole style knife, but appeals to my love of things plain and functional.

Sean · **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2010, 04:07:25 PM

Gareth, very nice knife, thanks for posting some pictures of it. I've always liked the way the French make
a knife, Laguiole, Opinel, etc. That looks to be some great wood on yours.

Have you seen this website? There are some lovely knives on here.

http://www.cutlerytogo.com/

Gareth · **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2010, 04:36:51 PM

Quote from: Sean on May 05, 2010, 04:07:25 PM

Gareth, very nice knife, thanks for posting some pictures of it. I've always liked the way the French make
a knife, Laguiole, Opinel, etc. That looks to be some great wood on yours.
Have you seen this website? There are some lovely knives on here. http://www.cutlerytogo.com/

Well I just spend a happy few minutes looking a that site. Luckily the only thing I spent was time, otherwise my bank account would be empty.

David · **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2010, 07:35:55 PM

Gareth nice Laguiole.

Sean thanks for the link.

Benner · **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2010, 08:17:27 PM

Nice knives guys.

Sean · **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2010, 08:42:15 PM

Quote from: David on May 05, 2010, 07:35:55 PM

Gareth nice Laguiole.

Sean thanks for the link.

ur welcome David, Gareth

thanks Ben.

here is a neat little vid on some contstruction of one. I'm assuming that these knives are
pretty much hand made and assembled.

Sean · **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2010, 01:01:41 AM

Here is another link to an Laguiole enthusiast. Check it out... http://www.flickr.com/photos/couteaux_laguiole/

texasflyfisher · **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2010, 01:19:55 AM

Nice one Sean! Congrats!

I have one that looks a lot like yours that I received as a birthday gift last year from my brother-in-law. It has very nice walk and talk. Good blade for meal prep, too.

Sean · **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2010, 02:48:40 AM

Ah very nice that one. Well known in the Laguiole circle.

Mine is made by Arto.

jzmtl · **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2010, 01:19:24 AM

Makes you wonder, what's the relationship between languiole and texas toothpick.

nuphoria · **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2010, 06:24:24 PM

They make a nice couple.... the kids would look great too

Gareth · **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2010, 06:50:54 PM

Quote from: jzmtl on May 18, 2010, 01:19:24 AM

Makes you wonder, what's the relationship between languiole and texas toothpick.

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You also need to throw the Spanish Navaja in there too.

John · **Reply #23 on:** May 18, 2010, 07:46:09 PM

I like the look of that one Gareth

Sean · **Reply #24 on:** May 18, 2010, 07:49:34 PM

Neat looking blades and probably very functional as well. I know the o' Laguiole is great on food.
Easy to split apples because of it's thin and low profile blade. I'd like to get myself a nice Case
Texas Toothpick.