LAGUIOLE - Lommekniv Samtidskunst - LOMMEKNIV LAGUIOLE PH FAYE

This beautiful Laguiole pocket knife with a handle made from black sub-fossil bog oak is handcrafted by the independent knife maker PHILIPPE FAYE. The knife is made of 12C27 Sandvik steel with a matte/satin finish. The handle is made from sub-fossil bog oak, which is a preserved swamp wood. The tree comes from Brittany and is also called MORTA or bois de Marais. It is oak that grew hundreds or thousands of years ago in swamp forests in France and other places. It's difficult to dry and can take years; it's harvested manually from peat. (see pictures) The knife features a traditional Laguiole "croix de berger" (shepherd's cross) design. The knife comes with a leather case (pochette). This beautiful knife is handmade by Philippe Faye, an experienced craftsman with over 40 years of experience. He works independently in Guillermie/Alier in the Auvergne region of France. (see photo + news article about him). He makes sturdy knives of good quality. This knife is completely handmade by hand, following French tradition. The knife is shipped carefully from the EU via Colissimo International with registered tracking and trace. It measures 22 cm open and 12 cm closed, weighing 92 grams.