Atelier Perceval
The company Atelier Perceval, which is based in the French knife capital Le Thiers, was founded in 1995. The factory's trademark is the select and often very extraordinary choice of materials used for the handle with high-quality finish for which the manufacturer offers a lifelong warranty. The knives are precisely made by hand and with no frills, lending them a timeless elegant look. The finely polished handle scales are mounted to stainless steel plates and fixed with three screws.
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JUNIPER
Handle scales made of juniper. This wood has a brownish colour and a very pleasant peppery scent. In the Middle Ages, this type of wood was popular for smoking purposes, as the smoke was considered to have a cleansing and disinfectant effect. Comes with a pouch made of ecologically tanned cowhide.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the purist style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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EBONY
Handle scales made of elegant black ebony wood, one of the densest and hardest woods in the world.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the purist's style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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WACAPOU
Handle scales made of Wacapou. This wood comes from South Africa and is very hard and resistant. It ranges from light to chocolate brown in colour and shows fine streaks.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the puristic style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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DESERT IRONWOOD
Handle scales made of desert ironwood. Due to its slow growth, desert ironwood from the Arizona desert is one of the hardest and densest wood types. It has a beautiful gold-brown colour with dark streaks. Due to its high density it is extremely resistant to moisture. Comes with a pouch made of ecologically tanned cowhide.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the puristic style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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GIRAFFE BONE
Handle scales made of stabilized, coloured giraffe bones. Giraffe bones have a rich structure and are extremely robust, which makes them a popular material for handle scales for knifes. Comes with a pouch made of ecologically tanned cowhide.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the puristic style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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STAG HORN
Handle scales made of Indian Sambar stag horn. The material's elegant light ground colour shows darker coloured streaks. Comes with a pouch made of ecologically tanned cowhide.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the puristic style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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MAMMOTH TUSK
Mammoth Tusk handle scales. This rare and very fascinating material is about 10 000 years old. The fossil tusks of the Siberian mammoth are won from permafrost zones or glacial ice. Every handle scale has a unique colour, as the originally creamy white teeth have been deposited under permanent frost over thousands of years and thus changed their colour in various ways. The rare greenish-turquoise discolouration is the result of mineral deposits of copper salts and Vivianit (iron phosphate). Comes with a pouch made of ostrich leather and an attractive gift and storage box.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the puristic style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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MAMMOTH TOOTH
Handle scales made of stabilized, coloured mammoth tooth. This rare and very fascinating material is about 10 000 years old. The fossil tooth of the Siberian mammoth are won from permafrost zones or glacial ice. Every handle scale has a unique colour. With black liner material between the plates and the handle scales. Comes with a pouch made of hippopotamus leather and an attractive gift and storage box.
Inspired by a knife from the 17th century, Perceval developed the model "Le Français". Due to its splendid twisted Damascus structure, the blade which is made through a powder-metallurgical process by Damasteel creates a beautiful look. A smooth liner-lock mechanism makes sure the blade is securely locked. The handle back has an open design and thus accentuates the puristic style. Hardness 57 HRC, rustproof.
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