Nontron is the name of a village in the Dordogne department of France where it is believed 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 kind of 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 that they know the meaning of this mystical symbol. 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.
Handle material: Hand-shaped from 40 to 50-year-old Boxwood harvested from locally grown trees and air-dried for five years.
Using old Boxwood assures an unprecedented degree of hardness and prevents splits commonly found in such hardwoods. Boxwood is best suited for turning and frequently creates small wood objects such as chess pieces, musical instruments, and knife handles.
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 parring knives.
Booklet from Manufacturer & Authenticity certificate. This knife is covered by a Lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects. All components of this knife are 100% Made in France.
Size: 8.2/8″ total length
This set is not dishwasher safe and must be hand washed and dried.
Professionally packed and fast shipping
Due to our longstanding partnership with UPS FedEx DHL, and other top international carriers, we are able to provide a range of shipping options. Our warehouse staff are trained to pack your goods exactly as per the specifications we offer. Your goods will undergo an extensive inspection and be safely packaged prior to being sent out. We ship to hundreds of thousands of customers every day across different countries. The fact that we're determined to become the largest online retailer in the world is clear. The warehouses and centers for distribution are in Europe, as well as the USA.
Please note that orders with more than one item will be subject to a processing period that is based to the specific item.
Prior to shipment, all purchased products will be thoroughly inspected. Today, the majority of orders will be shipped within 48 hours. Expected delivery times are between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we do not control it completely due to the fact that many parties are involved, including our factory and warehouse. The stock can change at any time. Be aware that it is possible that your order could become unavailable even after you have placed the order.
The policy is 30 days. We will not return or exchange your purchase after 30 days since you purchased it.
In order to be eligible for a refund your item must be unused and in the same state as when you received it in. The item must be in its original packaging.
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