The Le Français folding knife from Perceval is a true gem of French cutlery. Made in France from Gabonese ebony wood, it is both robust and elegant. With its sleek lines and refined design, this folding knife is a true artisanal masterpiece.

Presentation

• Le Français Knife
• Gabonese ebony wood handle

Technique

• Adjustment, assembly, shaping, polishing, finishing and sharpening by hand carried out in the capital of cutlery in Thiers.
• Slow sharpening and traditional polishing on emerised buffalo leather. Mounted with hexagonal socket head screws. Assembly on beryllium bronze washers.

Mechanism

• Pocket knife
• Locking system: liner-lock.
  It consists of a small metal plate, called a "liner", which is located inside the knife handle and can be moved inward or outward. When the knife is open, the liner moves inward to lock the blade in the open position. To close the knife, the liner must be moved outward to release the blade and fold it safely into the handle.

Dimension and Weight

• Blade length: 9 cm
• Unfolded knife length: 20 cm
• Closed knife length: 11 cm
• Weight: 120 g

Steel Quality and Material

Blade

• Composition: 19C27 steel (Sandvik) - cryogenic tempering.
  • Carbon: 0.95%, Chrome: 13.5%
  • Blade hardness 57 HRC
• Shape:
  • Straight and smooth blade with a flat edge
  • Excellent cutting performance
  • Easy to sharpen

Handle:

• Composition: Gabonese ebony wood
  • Blackest variety of ebony (although it can sometimes be slightly veined with white)
  • Very heavy wood with a very fine grain
  • Precious and rare wood, making it a high-end material sought after by artisans and collectors.
• Varnished handle

Accessory

• Delivered with a full-grain cowhide leather pouch

Personalization

• Free engraving
• Possible engraving on the blade and/or handle

Lead Time

• Delivery within 2 working days, subject to available stocks

Origin

• Made in Thiers, French capital of cutlery
• Artisan: Perceval