Engineering:Nontron knife
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Short description: Traditional knife made in France
The Nontron knife is a traditional wooden-handled knife manufactured in the village of Nontron in the Dordogne area of southern France, in a tradition said to date back to the 15th century. The handle is usually of boxwood.
Overview
Nontron knives are decorated with pokerwork designs based on a distinctive logo, and are now highly prized as a style item.
The Nontron penknife is similar in appearance to the cheaper and much more widespread Opinel knife, though the blades and handles are more various in shape.[1]
Manufacture
Nontron also manufacture a variety of table cutlery, chefs knives, and carving knives. Many of these use the traditional boxwood handle but others use more modern materials compatible with dishwashers.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "How to Seal Wooden Knife Handles - Knifegeeky" (in en-US). 2021-09-03. https://knifegeeky.com/sealing-wood-knife-handles/.
- ↑ Steven (2024-10-23). "How CPM Magnacut Steel Elevates Everyday Folding Knives" (in en-US). https://www.shieldon.net/how-cpm-magnacut-steel-elevates-everyday-folding-knives/.
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