In the 19th century, prior to the creation of the Laguiole, French shepherds relied on a knife called the "Capuchadou" (or "capujadou"). This versatile tool served many purposes, ranging from lunch preparation to tending to their flocks. To bestow good fortune, the addition of a four-leaf clover became customary.
Guilloche: The Guilloché series features additional chiseling of the spring and liners (top & bottom. This knife's "bee" and the spring (4-leaf clover) are forged from one piece of stainless steel. The shamrock also features a genuine gemstone in its center.
The shamrock also features a genuine gemstone in its center.
Pink Stone: Amethyst
Red Stone: Coraline
Blue Stone: Lapis Lazuli
Beige Stone: Tiger's eye
Consider this: This knife was handmade in Europe's capital of cutlery, "Thiers." The Gilles® Fontenille Pataud collections of knives are considered by many to be some of the best pocket knives money can buy. All Knives offered by Gilles are made entirely by a single craftsman, ensuring pride in ownership of the final piece. 100% Made in France.
Technical aspects: The spring is made from 3 mm thick stainless steel Z20c13 and features a blade-stop that helps maintain the blade's edge. The "Shamrock," as well as the handle's top, are hand-chased with a file: This denotes artisan quality, unlike mass-market knives that have welded springs and are machine decorated. The file work details create a unique knife, making each knife one of a kind.
