In a Laguiole market filled with 100's of Laguiole manufactures, many of them without scruples or not even located in France, Fontenille Pataud is one of a handful (literally) that offers high quality ethically made knives that are 100% made in France. Fontenille Pataud does not use any components (knife parts) manufactured outside of France and genuinely craft all knives by hands. Definitely not the cheapest French knives you will find for sale but if you are looking for an outstanding flawlessly made Laguiole or other French knife you can definitely consider any of them.