French Made Dassaud Laguiole Authentique Slip Joint Folder (Manual Opening) with Select Buffalo Horn

Just as champagne can only be from Champagne in France, a true Laguiole is handcrafted in or very close to the village of Laguiole in the Aveyronnas region in the South of France.

This beautiful Slip Joint Folder is made by Dassaud Fils Coutellerie which is a very small cutlery company located in the town of Courpiere, France and features a mirror polished, razor sharp 3 3/8" long clip point blade . The Multi Colored Buffalo Horn Handles fit your hand comfortably . Blade is marked "DASSAUD LAGUIOLE AUTHENTIQUE" which basically means "authentic Laguiole Knife made by Dassaud Fils Coutellerie". Brass top bolster with Brass Liners.

This is a superb quality Non-Locking Manual Slip Joint Knife with a beautiful hand file worked backspring. The backspring is super strong giving this piece "walk and talk"  like no other out there..This is the real deal from France...Not a cheap copy from China. Handles have a "sticker" which is marked "corne veritable" which means "Genuine Horn"

Measures 4 1/4" closed with brass liners. Laguiole has been in business since 1829 with this model very similar to the early original. It makes for a superb addition to your international collection.  The "Bee" emblem located on the spine at the top of the bolster is the trademark of quality and are often duplicated on other models, but never matched for quality.. Includes a Custom Zippered Pouch. Measures 7 3/4" overall open.