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PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED KNIFE, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private seller, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Availability on the market: Hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory-sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small abrasions visible against the light on the mirror finish
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Rockstead HIGO II in titanium is not simply a high-end folding knife: it is the ultimate embodiment of Japanese philosophy applied to cutting, where every detail is pushed to the limits of perfection.

The minimalist, flawless titanium handle serves as a counterpoint to a ZDP-189 blade hardened to extreme hardness and finished with an almost unreal mirror polish. The result is not merely aesthetic: it is a living surface, capable of gliding through material with a smoothness and continuity that few knives in the world can offer.

Rockstead’s proprietary convex geometry does more than just cut: it separates, controls, and guides. It is a blade designed for those who recognize the difference between extreme sharpness and true long-term efficiency.

The HIGO II is an object for connoisseurs, where tolerances, treatments, and finishes are not mere technical specifications, but part of a precise language.

Intended use: Collectible / Sport

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel, hardened to 66.5 HRC
Blade finish: mirror polished
Handle: titanium
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Closed thickness: 12.2mm.
Weight: 136g.
Opening mechanism: ambidextrous pivot 
Washers: brass
Closure: FrameLock with SKD11 striker at 61HRC
Clip: removable, 420J2 stainless steel with PVD coating
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: knife from a private collection, previously purchased

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased
* Condition: 2022 model in excellent overall condition, a few imperceptible abrasions on the handle and a couple of superficial scratches visible only when held up to the light on the tip of the blade
* Available on the market: Difficult to find
* Sharpness: Factory sharp
* Marks on blade: a couple of superficial scratches visible only when held up to the light on the tip of the blade
* Marks on handle: a few imperceptible abrasions on the handle
* Box: Present and complete
* Sheath: /
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

The Rockstead brand, owned by Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, currently markets the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been producing high-quality knives for over 20 years and has been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knife makers in Japan, these knives are exceptional in terms of cutting ability, penetration, and edge retention, as well as in terms of innovation in the materials used and construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel at 67.3 HRC
Blade treatment: Mirror polished
Handle: A7075 duralumin with Hv400 hardness anodization
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3 mm.
Closed length: 104 mm.
Total length: 176 mm.
Closed thickness: 11.4 mm.
Weight: 74 g.
Closure: FrameLock with SUS420J2 50 HRC latch
Clip: removable, 1mm SUS420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, cardboard outer box, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Serial number 848 - Manufactured in 2022

Intended use: Collection
Production type: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: France
Blade: Stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin with “Ebène – Ebony – Ebenholz” engraving
Handle: Matte ebony wood
Blade length: 100mm
Blade thickness: 3mm
Closed length: 107mm
Total length: 207mm
Closed thickness: 12mm
Weight: 75g
Locking mechanism: Slipjoint
Clip: None
Packaging: Gift box with Eiffel Tower certificate
Notes: Brass plate with engraved Eiffel Tower, hand guilloché, special Paris edition

The Laguiole Hunting Knife embodies the pinnacle of traditional French craftsmanship, designed for those seeking a rare combination of beauty and functionality. Featuring a handcrafted Damascus steel blade, this hunting knife stands out for the elegant wavy pattern on the blade, the result of a refined and complex technique.

The handle, made from genuine natural horn tip, gives each piece its own uniqueness, while the spine is adorned with fine hand-engraved guilloché – a signature of artisanal mastery. Solid, sharp, and extraordinarily elegant, it’s a collector’s item for true Laguiole enthusiasts.

Intended use: Collection / Hunting
Production type: Handmade
Country of origin: France
Blade: Welded Damascus steel
Blade finish: Visible Damascus, polished
Handle: Natural horn tip
Blade length: 120mm
Blade thickness: 3.5mm
Closed length: 140mm
Total length: 260mm
Closed thickness: 13mm
Weight: 190g
Locking mechanism: Slipjoint
Clip: None
Packaging: Leather sheath and gift box
Notes: Guilloché engraving entirely handmade, natural material handle – each piece is unique

Use: Collection
Production type: Handcrafted
Country of origin: France
Blade: Sandvik stainless steel
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Stabilized Fire Red Elder Burl wood
Blade length: 100mm
Blade thickness: 3mm
Closed length: 107mm
Total length: 207mm
Closed thickness: 12mm
Weight: 90g
Locking mechanism: Slipjoint
Clip: None
Packaging: Gift box with certificate of authenticity
Notes: hand-engraved spring with globe motif, handcrafted from natural materials

An authentic tradition of craftsmanship
The Laguiole knife is not just a tool, but a work of art that is the result of an ancient French craftsmanship tradition, a symbol of elegance and craftsmanship. With its refined design and quality materials, it is the ideal accessory for any occasion. Perfect for lovers of traditions and unique objects, this knife is the epitome of craftsmanship, dating back to 1829 in the small village of Laguiole.

Product features.
Pressed horn handle: Elegant and functional, with a shiny finish that ensures a comfortable and pleasant grip during use.
Brass heads: They give a touch of luxury and sturdiness to the knife.
Sandvik 12C27MOD stainless steel blade: With a length of 10 cm, it ensures precision and durability for precise and safe cuts.
Symbolic Abeille: It is the bee welded on the back of the knife, a hallmark of Laguiole, representing quality and tradition.
Stainless steel back spring: Handcrafted and engraved, it ensures a smooth opening and closing of the knife.
Handmade: Each knife is crafted by a single artisan, following a process of up to 109 steps.
Important Note: The knife features a handle made of pressed horn, which is a material shaped by heating and pressure, thus softer and more delicate than solid horn. Although it does not feature the shepherd's cross, the pressed horn still has a unique beauty, making it perfect for those looking for a distinctive and elegant knife.

The Laguiole knife is the ideal companion for a picnic, a barbecue with friends, or even for slicing a charcuterie during an aperitif. A timeless accessory that combines functionality with tradition.

Intended Use: Sporty / Collection

Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Laguiole, France
Blade: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: Mirror polished
Handle: Pressed horn and brass
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Weight: 90g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: slipjoint, single spring
Recommendation: always accompany the blade when closing, to prevent the thread from beating and getting damaged

The Le Capucin knife embodies the timeless elegance of traditional French craftsmanship. With roots going back to the 17th century, this iconic model takes its name from its distinctive shape, inspired by the hood of Capuchin monks.

An essential and functional design, originally conceived for the shepherds and peasants of the Aubrac, it now becomes a symbol of authenticity and style. Every detail tells a story of ancient gestures and passion for perfection, making it a faithful companion for those who appreciate the art of tradition combined with modern practicality.

Intended Use: Sporty / Collection

Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: France
Blade: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Ebony wood
Blade length: 76mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Length closed: 100mm.
Total length: 180mm.
Weight: 40g.
Closing system: slip joint
Notes: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: 2016 knife previously purchased and withdrawn from a private collection
* Condition: Like new, never used, never removed from packaging
* Commercial availability: Difficult to find
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: None
* Handle marks: None
* Box: Present and complete, with outer box
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranty: Present and complete
Inspected and Certified by our internal laboratory

SHIN in Japanese means ‘trust’.

The SHIN is one of the largest folders in the Rockstead catalog and showcases all the typical and characteristic elements of the brand: aluminum handle with a pearl-radiant design, hardened anodization at 400 Vickers, and an insert of high-quality stingray leather (Samekawa).

This is a durable knife with strong cutting capabilities that maintains its edge for a long time. Even when used for rigorous cuts, the blade glides securely thanks to its particular sharpening.

The blade indeed has a HONZUKURI sharpening, convex on both sides, following the tradition of Japanese swords; this makes it both very sharp and sturdy, allowing it to cleanly cut a sheet of paper even after 1000 cuts through a very abrasive and resistant hemp rope.

A faithful companion for life, in which to place the utmost trust.

Blade: laminated stainless steel ZDP189 at 67HRC internally and VG10 at 61.7HRC externally
Handle: samekawa (genuine stingray leather) and aerospace-grade aluminum A6063S with black alumite treatment at 400Hv hardness
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Weight: 145g.
Lock: linerlock type, made of 402J2 steel at 50HRC
Clip: removable, made of 402J2 steel at 50HRC, with black alumite treatment at 400Hv
Notes: complete with warranty certificate and technical specifications

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: 2011 specimen, overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Still in catalog, but difficult to find.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: minimal marks given by time.
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection / Sporting

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel at 66.3 HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polish
Handle: Aluminum A6063S with anodization to Hv400 hardness and genuine Breed leather inserts
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 3.7mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 16.2mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin 
Washers: steel
Closure: Sub FrameLock of 2mm. made of SUS402J2 stainless steel at 50HRC
Clip: deep pocket, 1mm. 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Specimen number #046 dated 07/13/2011, previously purchased, withdrawn from a private collection

Laguiole knives, originating from the village of Laguiole in France, date back to the 19th century. First created by Pierre-Jean Calmels in 1829, the knives were used by local shepherds and farmers. The original design was inspired by Spanish Navaja knives and included a folding blade. Over time, the iconic bee symbol, considered a mark of quality, was added. The craft tradition has evolved, but Laguiole knives have remained a symbol of French elegance and craftsmanship. Today, they are made both by hand and industrially, maintaining their status as prized and sought-after items.

Intended use: regional/collectible

Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: France
Blade: laminated Japanese stainless damascus steel, with VG-10 cutting edge
Handle: ebony wood and bone 
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Weight: 110g.
Closure: rear retention spring
Clip: -
Scabbard: -
Notes: -

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: In excellent, like-new condition
* Commercially available: Still in production
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection / Sporting

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64 HRC
Blade treatment: Black Hard Anodized at Hv400 hardness
Handle: Duraluminum A7075 with anodized to Hv400 hardness
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 176mm.
Thickness when closed: 11.4mm.
Weight: 74g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin 
Washers: steel
Closure: FrameLock with clapper made of SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, 1mm 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: serial number 338 - Production date 20/03/2019

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: in excellent, like-new condition
* Commercially available: In production
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection / Sporting

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 at 66.6 HRC
Blade finish: mirror polish
Handle: Duraluminum A7075 with anodization to Hv400 hardness and Samekawa insert (genuine Breed leather)
Blade length: 95mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Total length: 210mm.
Weight: 145g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pivot 
Washers: steel
Closure: FrameLock with hinge made of 420J2 at 52HRC
Clip: removable, 1mm 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: serial number 054 - Date of manufacture 23/04/2019

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in good condition, some minor abrasion on clip and hardware
* Commercially available: Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: Small abrasions on clip and hardware.
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: /
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory

Intended Use: Collection / Sporting

Production type: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64.7 HRC
Blade treatment: Black Titanium mirror coat
Handle: Duraluminum A7075 with anodizing to Hv400 hardness
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 176mm.
Thickness when closed: 11.4mm.
Weight: 74g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin 
Washers: steel
Closure: FrameLock with clapper made of SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, 1mm 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: serial number 014 - Production date October 9, 2009

Higo is one of the most beloved models for Rockstead Knives fans around the world, and HIGOⅡX, with a custom Dark Matter Gold (DMG) carbon fiber coating and a titanium back layer, is one more step in the pursuit of perfection. The blade is made of ZDP189 super stainless steel and features a unique convexity with gradually reduced angle (30 degrees at the middle and 24 degrees at the tip). The variable blade angle is the result of Rockstead's long quest for superior sharpness and cutting ability.

Blade: ZDP-189 stainless steel at 66.7HRC
Handle: anodized titanium and Dark Matter Gold carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3.2mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 138g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by warranty certificate with full technical specifications - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

With Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. Sakai, Japan, they are currently marketed with the best industrial knives currently in production.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for 20 years has been producing quality knives so much to have been awarded the highest award among the knife craftsmen in Japan, you demonstrate exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and tightness of the wire both in terms of innovation for and materials used for the construction techniques.

Blade: ZDP189 rolled stainless steel at 66/67 HRC inside and VG10 at 60/61 HRC outside
Handle: Same (real ray skin) and aircraft aluminum with black alumite treatment to HV400
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Overall length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Lock: Liner Lock steel in 52HRC 402J2
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 52HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications. - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.
Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: in Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64HRC
Blade treatment: Black DLC mirror
Handle: A7075 Duralumin with Hv400 hardness anodizing
Blade length: 70mm.
Blade thickness: 3.3mm.
Length closed: 104mm.
Total length: 176mm.
Thick when closed: 11.4mm.
Weight: 74g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel of 1mm. with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: -

Blade: stainless steel ZDP-189 to 67.2HRC
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with anodized surface to HV400
Blade length: 73 mm.
Blade Thickness: 3.5 mm.
Overall length: 176 mm.
Weight: 172 g.
Lock: Frame Lock with a swing in SKD11 61HRC
Clip: Steel 402J2 to 48HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a certificate of guarantee with the technical specifications.

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: In very good condition
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: -
* Marks on handle: - -
* Box: marketed in silk pouch.
* Scabbard: Leather, belt, original, with a few small marks given by time.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: present.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory



The HIGO-MH-DLC folder features a 3.5-inch YXR7 blade with DLC coating and Micarta handle. The incredible mirror finish is achieved by heat treating the blade and gradually grinding by hand with wet and dry sandpaper of 400, 600, 800, 1,200 and 2,000. The HIGO-MH-DLC comes with a black leather belt case with a slot to hold the included torx wrench.

Country of manufacture: Japan
Type of manufacture: midtech
Blade: DLT571 steel (Hitachi YXR7 at 64.1HRC with 3micron HPC coating and hardness of Hv1300)
Handle: 2mm stainless steel sus402J2 at 52HRC with micarta handles
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Weight: 139g.
Closure: Liner Lock
Clip: stainless steel
Notes: Serial number 303 - 2010 knife accompanied by warranty certificate with technical specifications - Model discontinued and no longer commercially available

KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Like new
* Commercially available Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Present
* Scabbard: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory.


The best industrial knives currently in production are marketed under the Rockstead brand. Created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for more than 20 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in the level of innovation for the materials used and construction techniques.

Country of production: Japan
Type of production: midtech
Blade: Hitachi YXR7 steel at 64.8HRC with 3micron HPC coverage and hardness of Hv1800
Handle: Duralumin A2024 with surface anodizing and hardness of Hv400
Blade length: 90mm.
Blade thickness: 3.5mm.
Total length: 215mm.
Weight: 130g.
Closure: Frame Lock with SKD11 casement at 61HRC
Clip: made of 402J2 steel at 48HRC
Notes: Serial number 005 - 2010 knife accompanied by warranty certificate with technical specifications - Model discontinued and no longer commercially available

Under the brand name Rockstead, from Ishida Co. in Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed: created by Katsumi Kitano, who has been making quality knives for over 30 years to the extent that he has been awarded the highest distinction among artisan knife makers in Japan, they prove to be exceptional both in cutting ability, penetration and edge-holding and in innovation in the materials used and construction techniques.

Intended Use: Collection/Sportsman

Type of production: Midtech
Country of manufacture: Sakai - Japan
Blade: rolled stainless steel ZDP189 at 66.4 HRC on the inside and VG10 at 61.3 HRC on the outer cheeks
Blade treatment: mirror polish
Handle: Aluminum A6063S with anodization to Hv400 hardness and genuine Breed leather inserts
Blade length: 82mm.
Blade thickness: 3.7mm.
Length closed: 111mm.
Total length: 189mm.
Thickness when closed: 16.2mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: via ambidextrous pin
Washers: steel
Closure: Sub FrameLock of 2mm. made of SUS402J2 stainless steel at 50HRC
Clip: deep pocket, 1mm. 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certificate with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Shinogi Zukuri type blade sharpening - Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

The internationally awarded forge of Laguiole en Aubrac is a benchmark for traditional French craftsmanship.

This traditionally designed Laguiole knife bears the LOG (Laguiole Origine Garantie) quality mark, which means that it was made entirely by hand in Laguiole by a master blacksmith in accordance with the strict quality criteria and LOG production specifications. Depending on the version, it requires between 109 and 216 work steps.

The handle is stabilised by two solid steel hilt bolsters. The left handle bears the traditional shepherd's cross (croix du berger) as decoration. 

The back spring (with the Maltese cross symbol) was forged from a single piece and decorated by hand. The decoration is the unique 'signature' of the master smith, registered with the Prefecture of Puy-de-Dôme. 

Intended use: Regional/Collection

Type of production: artisanal
Blade: Stainless steel 12C27
Blade production: France
Handle: Blond cow horn
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 104g.
Closure: Rear retention spring
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Notes: -

The internationally awarded forge of Laguiole en Aubrac is a benchmark for traditional French craftsmanship.

This traditionally designed Laguiole knife bears the LOG (Laguiole Origine Garantie) quality mark, which means that it was made entirely by hand in Laguiole by a master blacksmith in accordance with the strict quality criteria and LOG production specifications. Depending on the version, it requires between 109 and 216 work steps.

The handle is stabilised by two solid steel hilt bolsters. The left handle bears the traditional shepherd's cross (croix du berger) as decoration. 

The back spring (with the Pilgrim's shell symbol) was forged from a single piece and decorated by hand. The decoration is the unique 'signature' of the master smith, registered with the Prefecture of Puy-de-Dôme. 

The blade uses 67-layer Japanese VG10 rolled steel, manufactured by Takefu Steel.

Intended use: Regional/Collection

Type of production: artisanal
Blade: Damascus and Japanese VG10 rolled steel
Blade production: France
Handle: Blond Cowhorn
Blade length: 100mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 120mm.
Total length: 220mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 104g.
Closure: Rear retention spring
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Notes: -

These high quality knives, are handcrafted in the tradition of French Thiers cutlery.

This large, perfectly balanced Laguiole hunting knife was made entirely by hand in Laguiole, by a master blacksmith, according to the strict LOG (Laguiole Origine Garantie) quality criteria. Depending on the version, it requires from 109 to 216 working steps.

The blade has a very balanced geometry proven over many decades: it is 11 cm long, 3 cm high and 4 mm thick. Both the bee and the area above the ricasso can be used as a thumb rest.

The blade is ground on both sides to about 22 degrees to the cutting edge (flat grind), so that optimal breaking and scoring is guaranteed and, at the same time, the edge does not round off too quickly. 

The handle scales are polished to a high shine with seven different oils and high quality wax pastes on large felt discs. 

The left handle bears the traditional shepherd's cross (French: croix du berger) as decoration.

Intended Use: Regional/Collection/Outdoor/Hunting

Type of production: handcrafted
Blade: Swedish 12C27 stainless steel at 54HRC satin finish.
Blade Production: France
Handle: Ebony
Blade length: 110mm.
Blade thickness: 4mm.
Length closed: 138mm.
Total length: 240mm.
Balance: -
Weight: 180g.
Closure: rear retention spring
Clip: -
Scabbard: -
Notes: -

A handmade Laguiole en Aubrac knife made by a master craftsman from the region of origin of Laguiole. Extremely precise in its manufacture, it is decorated with the shepherd's cross on the handle. This cross allowed those who left during the long months of the transhumance to say their prayers once the knife was stuck in the bread.

Destination: French regional collector's knife

Blade: Swedish stainless steel 12C27 to 54HRC brut de forge.
Handle: buffalo
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5 mm.
Total length: 220 mm.
Weight: 68 g.
Folders: Stainless Steel
Heads: Absent
Closure: Retention spring in brushed stainless steel
Clip: Absent
Sheath: Absent

French regional knife handcrafted in the city of Sauveterre

Blade: Swedish 12C27 to 54HRC stainless steel.
Handle: horn
Blade length: 90 mm.
Blade thickness: 3 mm.
Total length: 200 mm.
Weight: 90 g.
Folders: Stainless Steel
Heads: Stainless steel
Closure: Stainless steel retention spring
Clip: Absent
Sheath: Absent

Laguiole En Aubrac - Oyster Opener Knife with oyster shell handle - Gift box

Ref.C2I99CQHI - Oyster knife with oyster shell handle

Presitigioso Open Oysters Laguiole En Aublrac.

Handcrafted realization

Blade: 12C27 Stainless Steel Handle: in oyster shell.

Blade length: 60 mm.

Blade thickness: 3 mm.

Total length: 180 mm.

Packaged in an elegant wooden box.

Laguiole En Aubrac - Oyster Opener Knife with mussel shell handle - Gift box

Ref.C2I99CQMIH - Oyster knife with mussel shell handle Presitigioso Open Oysters Laguiole En Aublrac.

Handcrafted realization

Blade: 12C27

Stainless Steel Handle: in shell of mussels.

Blade length: 60 mm.

Blade thickness: 3 mm. T

otal length: 180 mm.

Packaged in an elegant wooden box.

Knife made by hand according to the tradition of the French cutlery of Thiers that ensures the absence of manufacturing defects under normal use.

Blade: 12C27 Swedish steel with 54HRC satin finish.
Handle: in olive wood
Blade length: 105 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 240 mm.
Weight: 160 g.
Closure: spring
Sheath: -
Note:

This knife blade is convex on both sides in the tradition of the highly praised Japanese sword. This shape is both sharp and strong, and can still slice cleanly through a sheet of paper even after the punishment of chopping and cutting through dried bamboo. Using this special blade shape is an excellent way of allowing an edge to be thick without sacrificing any of its sharpness. This knife is of preeminent sharpness. This is a durable knife with strong cutting capabilities that will last for a long time. Even when used for rigorous cutting, the blade will not bite or catch thanks to its convex shape. Other knives will often bite or catch, and may acquire nicks if pulled out suddenly.

Blade: XR-7 steel at 64.3 HRC with DLC treatment
Handle: Same (real breed leather) and aeronautical aluminum with Hv400 black alumite treatment
Blade length: 95 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 210 mm.
Weight: 145 g.
Closing: Liner Lock in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Clip: in 402J2 steel at 52HRC
Notes: Accompanied by a warranty certificate with technical specifications.

With the Rockstead brand of Ishida Co. of Sakai, Japan, the best industrial knives currently in production are currently marketed.

Created by Katsumi Kitano, who for over 20 years has been producing quality knives so as to have been awarded the highest recognition among artisan knives in Japan, they are exceptional both in cutting capacity, penetration and hold of the thread and in innovation for the materials used and for construction techniques.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Midtech
Country of production: Sakai - Japan
Blade: ZDP189 stainless steel hardened to 66.4HRC
Blade treatment: mirror polished
Handle: anodised titanium and carbon fiber
Blade length: 89mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Closed length: 120mm.
Total length: 216mm.
Thick when closed: 15.8mm.
Weight: 133g.
Opening: through ambidextrous pin
Washers: in steel
Closure: FrameLock with wing in SKD11 at 61HRC
Clip: removable, in 420J2 stainless steel with PVD treatment
Packaging: Wooden box with Rockstead logos, certified with serial number and steel hardness test
Notes: Please note that the knife you receive will have a different serial number and production date than the model shown in the photographs.

Laguiole, which can be defined as the "capital" of the Aubrac, is a small town of about 900 inhabitants that became known all over the world for the traditional Laguiole knife.

The Laguiole knife, also known as a knife-corkscrew, loved by the best sommeliers in the world, is said to have evolved from the one used daily by the people of the region since the fourteenth century. It is said that they received it from their parents on the occasion of the First Communion, and used it with love for life as a friend, and as an "amulet".

The Laguiole knife refers to an older model called capuchadou, which the Aubrac breeders used every day since the fourteenth century. The farmers brought it with them, hung on their belts and used it to work wood, or to cut bread and cheese. It is said that, at the end of the working day, they put it on the ground, like a cross, to offer their evening prayer.

The current Laguiole knife, has its prototype in the one designed by Pierre-Jean Calmels, at the beginning of the nineteenth century. At the time, many Catalans lived in this region, used for deforestation or other jobs. They used a clasp knife, a curved blade called a navaja, and Calmels created a beautiful and functional instrument, fusing the traditional navaja and Laguiole knife, heir to the capuchadou. Still today, keeping the tradition, each Laguiole En Aubrac knife is handcrafted by Laguiole's artisans.

Intended use: Collection / Sports

Type of production: Artisan
Country of production: Laguiole, France
Blade: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: Mirror polished
Handle: Tip of bovine horn
Blade length: 112mm.
Blade thickness: 3mm.
Length closed: 143mm.
Total length: 255mm.
Weight: 80g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: simple spring
Clip: -
Sheath: -
Notes: always accompany the blade during closing to prevent the thread from beating and ruining

The "Fidelis" was born from the desire to pay homage to the "medieval Larzac", with its old Templar villages and legends.
It is a knife that symbolizes the roughness of this land, the rusticity of its vegetation and its climate, but also the nobility of women and men who have worked, modeled, guarded and inserted into this object a soul.
Made in Millau, in the heart of Aveyron, in the cutlery workshops "L'ame du Causse", it is worked with noble materials, such as the precious wood of ebony that the Knights Templars have brought back to their return. Its "sage leaf" blade, made of 12C27 steel, renowned for its cutting quality and ease of maintenance, will be a guarantee of longevity. The "Fidelis" will be your ideal companion to share moments of everyday life full of history.

Intended use: Regional

Type of production: Industrial
Country of production: France
Blade: 12C27 stainless steel
Blade treatment: Satin
Handle: Ebony wood
Blade length: 85mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Length closed: 110mm.
Total length: 195mm.
Weight: 54g.
Opening: manual, two-handed
Closure: upper safety ring
Packaging: cardboard case
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Knife made by hand according to the tradition of the French cutlery of Thiers that ensures the absence of manufacturing defects under normal use.

Blade: 12C27 Swedish steel with 54HRC satin finish.
Handle: in olive wood
Blade length: 105 mm.
Blade thickness: 4 mm.
Total length: 240 mm.
Weight: 160 g.
Closure: spring
Sheath: -
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