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Nontron Traditional Pocket Knife - Chaperon Model
This traditional pocket knife from Nontron is one of our best-sellers, a true symbol of the craftsmanship of COUTELLERIE NONTRONNAISE. The Chaperon model helped make Nontron's iconic French traditional knife famous. It features a turned brass ferrule, a hoof handle made of burnt boxwood, and a polished finish, giving this knife an elegant and refined appearance.

Nontron is a small commune located in the Dordogne department in southwestern France that has a long tradition in the production of handcrafted knives. Its history related to knife making goes back centuries, and even today the town is famous for its high-quality handcrafted knives. The Nontron knife is a true icon of French tradition, prized for both its aesthetics and functionality.

Intended Use: Sporting/Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Nontron, France
Blade: Stainless steel 
Blade treatment: Satin finish
Handle: Boxwood and brass
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Length closed: 88mm.
Total length: 160mm.
Weight: 30g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: without locking systems

Intended use: Hunting / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Blade Production: USA
Blade: damascus carbon
Treatment Blade: -
Handle: Sambar deer heads with Alpaca
Blade length: 81mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: -
Overall length: 153mm.
Thick when closed: -
Balancing: -
Weight: 102g.
Closure: -
Clip: -
Sheath: Leather
Packaging: Cardboard box with logos Bear MGC
Notes: -