Nontron is the name ofa village in the Dordogne department of France, where knife-making started at the beginning of the 13th Century. Today, the cutlery that bears its name (Coutellerie Nontronnaise) since 1928 produces handmade knives using traditional methods and modern tools.

The Legend: The wood-burned patterns, whose origin and meanings are still not fully understood, are made from "flies," a reversed V surrounded by 3 points and rows of small dots. Religious symbols? Perhaps a reference to the Freemasons' compass or the Compagnons du Devoir? No one knows.

Of course, many are convinced they know this mystical symbol's meaning. We at Laguiole Imports are no different; we are certain that the symbol is one of a compass (V) and the three dots (∴) representing the first three craft degrees of initiation in the Masonic Honor Points. These fascinating symbols first appeared with the clog handle design. Today, they decorate all boxwood models of pockets and table knives.Fact: The Nontron shop is the oldest continuously operating cutlery in France.

Fact: Old-growth Boxwood is exceptionally dense, hard, and tends to be very expensive.

Blade Material: Z40C13 Stainless Steel

What’s included: One of each No.9 - No.10 - No.12 paring knife.
Booklet from Manufacturer & Authenticity certificate. A Lifetime warranty covers this knife against manufacturer defects. All components of this knife are 100% Made in France.

Size: 6.5/8" total length

This set is not dishwasher safe and must be hand washed and dried.