Pattadese in Ram horn by The London Lounge, on FlickrHand crafted Sardinian Knives
uppercase wrote: It would be nice to reclaim some of the nice pleasures we previously enjoyed such as carrying one of those beauties.
Given the state of cutlery in many restaurants it's not an outrageous idea to take one's knife when headed to dining out (particularly to a steak house where most knives are real clunkers). I haven't tried it yet, though.alden wrote: I use my own knife when I go to a restaurant as well.
In the city where I live it's totally legal to carry a knife of any size (concealed or not) provided it falls in the tool category (utility knives, folding) and not in the dangerous weapon class (daggers, switchblades). Convincing the security guys by the ubiquitous metal detectors is another story.
These knives look superb, and I'd certainly subscribe to an LL edition - perhaps a folder and a fixed blade?
I once had lunch with Patrick Louis Vuitton family (a man who I suspect is occasionally summoned from his country estate by LVMH in order to engender an undeserved sense of heritage) and I was very impressed when he produced a lock knife from his pocket during the meal and cut up his meat with it.
I once had lunch with Patrick Louis Vuitton family (a man who I suspect is occasionally summoned from his country estate by LVMH in order to engender an undeserved sense of heritage) and I was very impressed when he produced a lock knife from his pocket during the meal and cut up his meat with it.
Manself,
What your friend did is quite common among Frenchmen. It is very traditional in France to own a lock knife, to keep it very sharp, carry it around and use it at restaurants. Quite often it is a 'Laguiole'. I am not an LVMH heir but I carry my own lock knife to restaurants too. At the end of the meal it is cleaned with the napkin and placed back in the pocket. C'est ainsi.
What your friend did is quite common among Frenchmen. It is very traditional in France to own a lock knife, to keep it very sharp, carry it around and use it at restaurants. Quite often it is a 'Laguiole'. I am not an LVMH heir but I carry my own lock knife to restaurants too. At the end of the meal it is cleaned with the napkin and placed back in the pocket. C'est ainsi.
The tradition of carrying one's own knife to restaurants or when invited to dine at someone's house extends to both Italy and France. It was common at all levels but especially among the aristocracy who were the only class for centuries who dined out (and I don't mean under the stars.) But the pastoral cart set also found affection for the knife as it was an absolutely necessary instrument of day to day life.
I don't think it is surprising that this practice was common in the two countries that raised gastronomy to a true art form. And in the luxury of eating well, it is nice to know you have a knife that is sharp, and well adapted to the task at hand. Of course it is entirely illegal, in both France and Italy, to leave home with any kind of sharp instrument in one's pocket. But, well, traditions die hard.
I have never tried to take my own knife to an eating establishment in the States or anywhere else in Europe. I'm not sure the practice would be well received or understood.
Another treasure from my collection:
14182533_1754241221500617_1850336537_n by The London Lounge, on Flickr
The red you see in some of the handles is Ram's blood and it is highly sought after and rare.
Cheers
I don't think it is surprising that this practice was common in the two countries that raised gastronomy to a true art form. And in the luxury of eating well, it is nice to know you have a knife that is sharp, and well adapted to the task at hand. Of course it is entirely illegal, in both France and Italy, to leave home with any kind of sharp instrument in one's pocket. But, well, traditions die hard.
I have never tried to take my own knife to an eating establishment in the States or anywhere else in Europe. I'm not sure the practice would be well received or understood.
Another treasure from my collection:
14182533_1754241221500617_1850336537_n by The London Lounge, on FlickrThe red you see in some of the handles is Ram's blood and it is highly sought after and rare.
Cheers
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Screaminmarlon
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A beautiful knife!
I really admire the craft
I really admire the craft
Beautiful knife and color indeed Michael.
I would also have an interest in such a collaboration.
Yes the craft is a splendid one. It takes a lot of work to hand craft one of these knives. And every Master knifemaker has his own hand, just like a tailor's, and this even though the forms are traditional.
A couple more from my collection
DSC_0023 by The London Lounge, on Flickr
A couple more from my collection
DSC_0023 by The London Lounge, on Flickr-
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Michael, your collection is very beautiful. I would certainly be interested, should you ever decide to design a LL knife.
I picked up several Laguiole folding knives on our last trip to Paris. Yet whenever we throw sausage and cheese into the picnic basket, and head out for a cruise in our old MGB, it's my trusty Opinel #8 that goes with us. Old habits die hard....
John
I picked up several Laguiole folding knives on our last trip to Paris. Yet whenever we throw sausage and cheese into the picnic basket, and head out for a cruise in our old MGB, it's my trusty Opinel #8 that goes with us. Old habits die hard....
John
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Trusty and rusty Opinel... great memories
My fave is the Opinel 10, carbon steel, great knife. Never dies. The stainless version is very good as well, made from good Swedish steel 12c27.
I do hope that an LL collection of Sardinian knives is forthcoming now that you've tempted us with these wonderful shots.
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