I just want to say Stefan, your videos are simply put works of art. Your knowledge is excellent and your ability to put together a beautiful video with the layout of foods, wine and cutting equipment better than any I have watched. That is for all subjects not just knives. There are times when I may not have watched one of your videos for quite a while, but when I do I enjoy them as much as the first. A big thank you for your time and effort.
Thanks for sharing! If it weren't for your videos and Ig feed, I'd never learn about these overseas knives. They are so pretty, and watching you prepare cured meat and cheese, just make it al tie together. Fantastic as always!
Wonderful design, I think one of my favorites of all the french knives you have shown. It is rustic yet elegant, stylish but not at the expense of practicality. Oh, and your videos just keep getting better when I would not have considered it possible. Thanks Stefan.
This one has been on my wishlist for awhile now. After on of your previous reviews of a Fontenille Pataud knife I browsed their website and this was one of the knives which caught my attention.
As I become more mature, I find that I appreciate traditional and modern-traditional knives more. This knife in particular is kind of an odd-duck to me...but I kinda like it.
Bonjour Très belle vidéo, comme d'habitude, merci. Je possède 3 FP dont 1 5coqs. Il est magnifique et très campagnard malgré une touche de modernité avec son système de fermeture, et une lame en 14C28N.... Par contre je l'ai reçu avec une lame tordue et c'est peu dire. J'ai pris contact avec eux, envoyé des photos et ensuite retourné le couteau. 2 semaines plus tard on me le renvoi un peu moins tordu, mais en plus plein de jeu dans la lame, je l'ai repris moi même.... Mauvaise expérience aussi avec Laguiole Nature corne de bélier noir et lame en RWL34 où la lame est très épaisse au niveau du tranchant et le fil roule à chaque utilisation (mauvais traitement thermique ). La qualité n'est pas au rendez-vous, ils ont des idées, du savoir faire, mais le travail est bâclé
it's always a pleasure to rediscover knives that I already know but through your eyes, I love them even more than before! And I think we share the same taste for cheese, le Comté, le Morbier and la Tomme are my 3 favorites too ;-)
Excellent video, Stefan. You really brought the past all the way up to the present including the Spyderco. I feel like we've been separated somewhere in life but you've developed superior video production skills. I have the original Yssingeaux knife and several of the ones you displayed, thanks in part to you. The La Rochere cup was a nice touch too. All more reasons I want to come to Europe...
@@StefanSchmalhaus It is indeed. I really started to appreciate French knives with the Opinel, of course, but soon found Le Thiers par Chambriard which we can get fairly easy here in the States. I still have a special place in my heart for those knives but especially appreciate any knife made by Fontenille Pataud. Even a simple knife like the Yssingeaux is beautiful.
Great observation on the Spyderco Sage series. It is commonly said that the series is named because it uses various locking mechanisms from great innovators or "sages" of knife making. That may be one layer of meaning but I had not made the connection to the Sage leaf which may be the main source of the name due to the leaf shaped blade they all share.
Another outstanding production, Stefan! I've often wondered if there was a connection between the 5 Coqs and the Yssingeaux, due to their similar design. The extra details on the 5 Coqs make it stand out from the flock, just like a Cockerel!
Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful French knife! Fontenille Pataud certainly is an exquisite artisan of French cutlery. I have found that even the more reasonable cutlers, like Au Sabot (which I was introduced to by you :)), create a fine product as well. Thanks again for your excellent video and production!
Terrific knife and a great review. Your music transitions are seamless and sound selections are well made. Oh, and while my wife loves your work as well, she does not like what it's doing to my collecting habit.
I watch your videos, dream about knives, check prices & delivery, and get psychologically prepared to spend a bunch of money on a piece of usable art. Then for some reason, I'm hungry for bread, cheese and red wine. My wife says that I'm easily manipulated... thank-you... (for the knife videos...the food thing, I'll work that out!).
I just ordered a Le 5 Coqs. Thanks! You have not only piqued my interest in French knives but also whetted my appetite for good food. What are your cheese and meat choices here?
Do you know anything about Au Nain knife-making company? I was looking for a Yssingeaux for a reasonable price that can be shipped overseas. I am aware of Au Sabot and Fontinelle Pataud, but saw Au Nain and was unable to find good info.
Hallo ich habe mir im Frankreichurlaub ein Laguiol für glaub ich ein bisschen mehr als 30-40€ gekauft.Beschriftet ist es mir Laguiol Rosignol was ja eine seriöse Schmiede ist.Das Holz ist Staminaholz (geschichtet und mit Kunstharz verbunden) und da wollte ich fragen ob es sich bei diesem extrem niedrigen Preis sichtrotzdem um Handarbeit handelt. Danke Lg
PassionFrance hat ein paar Hintergrundinfos zur Manufaktur Rossignol: passionfrance.de/main/produkte/-/familien-formen-hersteller/-/-/rossignol/ Bei diesem Preis werden die Rückenfeder und Biene mit Sicherheit nicht von Hand bearbeitet sein. Für die preiswerten Laguiole-Messer werden maschinell vorgefertigte Komponenten verwendet. Montage und Klingenabzug sind dann noch Handarbeit.
Great review. Do you own a Corsican? If so can you review. Lastly have you ever heard F.P. custom add a pocket clip? I know it may be viewed as sacrilegious by purists, but I would love to be able to clip one of those beauties to my jeans pocket. Thanks for your work.
I'm not sure what you mean by "Corsican". I reviewed Fontenille Pataud's Rondinara, a knife that is closely linked to Corsica. As for the pocket clip, what kind of pervert are you? 😜😂
Thank you for your reply. When I say Corsican I mean this bad boy: www.fontenille-pataud.com/en/131-corsican-sperone-12-cm-knives. In terms of pocket clip.... modern traditional pocket knives are gaining steam. Absolutely, to the purists this is a perversion, however, an option of a pocket clip would be good for both the company and the consumer. In my humble opinion.
@@hromivuk4086, thanks for your suggestions! To be honest, the Joker knives in the 20 to 50 EUR range (Zamak, Bandolera) look like cheap tourist ware to me. I own an inexpensive Joker knife, and the build quality is horrible. The NF12 might be another story.
Lovely video, but the irony of asking to keep things family friendly while pouring a bucket of alcohol is not lost on me. I think colourful language is a good deal less harmful for the average kid.
@@StefanSchmalhaus Fwiw, all joking aside, thanks for putting these up. Ich habe gerade mein erster Fontenille-Pataud bestellt, die laguiole le pocket, und diese Videos haben mir sehr geholfen eine Entscheidung zu treffen. Danke!
I just want to say Stefan, your videos are simply put works of art. Your knowledge is excellent and your ability to put together a beautiful video with the layout of foods, wine and cutting equipment better than any I have watched. That is for all subjects not just knives. There are times when I may not have watched one of your videos for quite a while, but when I do I enjoy them as much as the first. A big thank you for your time and effort.
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
You always have such a nice collection of cured meats and cheeses.
The best knife reviews in the business! I loved the camera work and production quality with this one. Now I'm hungry for some meat and cheese!
Cliff, thank you very much for taking the time to watch my video!
Thanks for sharing! If it weren't for your videos and Ig feed, I'd never learn about these overseas knives. They are so pretty, and watching you prepare cured meat and cheese, just make it al tie together. Fantastic as always!
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words.
A beauty this knife, it shadows in the excellence of your presentation. Thank you for 7 minutes 38 seconds of perfection.
Thank you very much for your kind comment!
A beautiful knife presented in your always great style.
Stefan, your camera work is always so nice! I love watching your reviews.
Thanks for acknowledging the camera work! I use a motorized gimbal and a motorized slider, which are both controlled by smartphone apps.
I think I found my next knife. Elegance and style with utility. I'm impressed. Thank you for this.
Thanks for watching! I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
A beautiful knife and a wonderful presentation. Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful design, I think one of my favorites of all the french knives you have shown. It is rustic yet elegant, stylish but not at the expense of practicality. Oh, and your videos just keep getting better when I would not have considered it possible. Thanks Stefan.
Thanks for watching, Mark! You're probably one of my longest subscribers. I appreciate your support of my channel.
Great to have you back!
What? I posted a video less than two weeks ago.
Wonderful Video as usual! 👍 Love it.
Beautiful piece. Nail nicks are never a deal breaker, however happy to see them omitted should there be no requirement.
This one has been on my wishlist for awhile now. After on of your previous reviews of a Fontenille Pataud knife I browsed their website and this was one of the knives which caught my attention.
Chapeau Monsieur! Superbe vidéo!!
Beautiful. Always love your videos!
Just had a little look on their web page.Very nice knife.I am very tempted.Thanks Stefan.
Thanks for watching! I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
Great video. Now headed to the cheesemonger!
Dear Sir, Compliments for your extraordinary work! I am truly delighted to share your passion for knives, thank you!
Thank you very much for your kind words!
thank you for another high quality video
Great as always!
A great review of another beautiful knife !
As I become more mature, I find that I appreciate traditional and modern-traditional knives more. This knife in particular is kind of an odd-duck to me...but I kinda like it.
Bonjour
Très belle vidéo, comme d'habitude, merci. Je possède 3 FP dont 1 5coqs. Il est magnifique et très campagnard malgré une touche de modernité avec son système de fermeture, et une lame en 14C28N.... Par contre je l'ai reçu avec une lame tordue et c'est peu dire. J'ai pris contact avec eux, envoyé des photos et ensuite retourné le couteau. 2 semaines plus tard on me le renvoi un peu moins tordu, mais en plus plein de jeu dans la lame, je l'ai repris moi même.... Mauvaise expérience aussi avec Laguiole Nature corne de bélier noir et lame en RWL34 où la lame est très épaisse au niveau du tranchant et le fil roule à chaque utilisation (mauvais traitement thermique ).
La qualité n'est pas au rendez-vous, ils ont des idées, du savoir faire, mais le travail est bâclé
it's always a pleasure to rediscover knives that I already know but through your eyes, I love them even more than before! And I think we share the same taste for cheese, le Comté, le Morbier and la Tomme are my 3 favorites too ;-)
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Superb interpretation - Love the Rooster lock back - what's not to like ? might buy one of these .. ...
Thank you!
Very nice videos. Thanks for the interesting history and appreciation for each knife for what it is.....and isnt.
Well done.
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Very detailed overviews with great photography, subscribed
Welcome to my channel!
Very nice one i must have over looked it on the Fontanille patud website . I'll check again id love to add that to my already growing FP collection
I'm glad my video was helpful to you.
Stefan, you production quality is superb as usual. Lovely pocket knife.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Excellent video, Stefan. You really brought the past all the way up to the present including the Spyderco. I feel like we've been separated somewhere in life but you've developed superior video production skills. I have the original Yssingeaux knife and several of the ones you displayed, thanks in part to you. The La Rochere cup was a nice touch too. All more reasons I want to come to Europe...
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Is your Yssingeaux also by Fontenille Pataud?
@@StefanSchmalhaus It is indeed. I really started to appreciate French knives with the Opinel, of course, but soon found Le Thiers par Chambriard which we can get fairly easy here in the States. I still have a special place in my heart for those knives but especially appreciate any knife made by Fontenille Pataud. Even a simple knife like the Yssingeaux is beautiful.
glorious video as usual
Great observation on the Spyderco Sage series. It is commonly said that the series is named because it uses various locking mechanisms from great innovators or "sages" of knife making. That may be one layer of meaning but I had not made the connection to the Sage leaf which may be the main source of the name due to the leaf shaped blade they all share.
Outstanding review, as always!
Thank you!
Another outstanding production, Stefan! I've often wondered if there was a connection between the 5 Coqs and the Yssingeaux, due to their similar design. The extra details on the 5 Coqs make it stand out from the flock, just like a Cockerel!
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Excelente navaja y video
Always awesome. So well done.
Thank you for your kind comment!
Top Notch video, so well made
I wish I had the skill and patience as you have!
I'm self-taught when it comes to video editing. But indeed, you need time and patience to put a video together like this.
Saludos desde Chile 😃
Thank you for sharing yet another wonderful French knife! Fontenille Pataud certainly is an exquisite artisan of French cutlery. I have found that even the more reasonable cutlers, like Au Sabot (which I was introduced to by you :)), create a fine product as well. Thanks again for your excellent video and production!
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Terrific knife and a great review. Your music transitions are seamless and sound selections are well made. Oh, and while my wife loves your work as well, she does not like what it's doing to my collecting habit.
Thank you for your kind words, always appreciated.
Another great review and now, another knife to consider.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
My wife is mad at you Stefan. You make me want another knife for my collection and, you are not helping me with my diet. Another great video sir....
Well, if you want to please your wife unsubscribe from my channel. 🤪
Mouth watering video!
I watch your videos, dream about knives, check prices & delivery, and get psychologically prepared to spend a bunch of money on a piece of usable art. Then for some reason, I'm hungry for bread, cheese and red wine. My wife says that I'm easily manipulated... thank-you... (for the knife videos...the food thing, I'll work that out!).
I'd rather say you get easily distracted by your wife. ;-)
Superb and appetizing video.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Sir you have made knife videos ART!
Thanks for your comment, very much appreciated.
I just ordered a Le 5 Coqs. Thanks! You have not only piqued my interest in French knives but also whetted my appetite for good food. What are your cheese and meat choices here?
In terms of cheese types, try Morbier, Comté, Saint-Nectaire and Brie. As for the meat, I prefer sausages from Maison Loste: www.maisonloste.com
I want one!
Very nice😃
Nice video
If you had to choose only one Fontenille Pataud, would you choose the Le 5 Coqs or Le Thiers? Which would be better for EDC?
Both knives are great for EDC. Don't base your decision on my opinion!
These videos make me want to do two things: collect more knives and eat more cheese.
Nice presentation! ;)
Thank you!
Monsieur, avez-vous déjà révisé quelque couteau de Jean Issard?
No, I haven't.
what sausage is that?
It's an Italian salami. I don't know if it has a special name.
Do you know anything about Au Nain knife-making company? I was looking for a Yssingeaux for a reasonable price that can be shipped overseas. I am aware of Au Sabot and Fontinelle Pataud, but saw Au Nain and was unable to find good info.
No, I have never heard of them.
@@StefanSchmalhaus Thanks for replying. I'll just have to save up for the nice one in your video :-D
Hallo ich habe mir im Frankreichurlaub ein Laguiol für glaub ich ein bisschen mehr als 30-40€ gekauft.Beschriftet ist es mir Laguiol Rosignol was ja eine seriöse Schmiede ist.Das Holz ist Staminaholz (geschichtet und mit Kunstharz verbunden) und da wollte ich fragen ob es sich bei diesem extrem niedrigen Preis sichtrotzdem um Handarbeit handelt.
Danke
Lg
PassionFrance hat ein paar Hintergrundinfos zur Manufaktur Rossignol:
passionfrance.de/main/produkte/-/familien-formen-hersteller/-/-/rossignol/
Bei diesem Preis werden die Rückenfeder und Biene mit Sicherheit nicht von Hand bearbeitet sein. Für die preiswerten Laguiole-Messer werden maschinell vorgefertigte Komponenten verwendet. Montage und Klingenabzug sind dann noch Handarbeit.
Moin!
Knife porn at its best! 😉
LG Claus
Vielen Dank! Schön, dass du die "Käsevariationen" noch nicht leid bist. 😉
Being a simple hillbilly, I can't pronounce any of that, but it sure looks purdy! ;)
Way to perpetuate the stereotype of stupidity, dumbass.
Great review.
Do you own a Corsican? If so can you review. Lastly have you ever heard F.P. custom add a pocket clip? I know it may be viewed as sacrilegious by purists, but I would love to be able to clip one of those beauties to my jeans pocket. Thanks for your work.
I'm not sure what you mean by "Corsican". I reviewed Fontenille Pataud's Rondinara, a knife that is closely linked to Corsica. As for the pocket clip, what kind of pervert are you? 😜😂
Thank you for your reply. When I say Corsican I mean this bad boy: www.fontenille-pataud.com/en/131-corsican-sperone-12-cm-knives. In terms of pocket clip.... modern traditional pocket knives are gaining steam. Absolutely, to the purists this is a perversion, however, an option of a pocket clip would be good for both the company and the consumer. In my humble opinion.
No, I don't own the Sperone. Yeah, a pocket clip would be practical, but it would also be an aesthetic disaster.
@@StefanSchmalhaus I am glad to know someone like yourself thinks pocket clips are ugly in most cases.
You should do a review of the Joker Albacete knives from spain. They have some remarcable pieces
Can you recommend one?
Stefan Schmalhaus maybe the joker zamak/bandolera or nf12 with the mother of pearl inlay
@@hromivuk4086, thanks for your suggestions! To be honest, the Joker knives in the 20 to 50 EUR range (Zamak, Bandolera) look like cheap tourist ware to me. I own an inexpensive Joker knife, and the build quality is horrible. The NF12 might be another story.
Dangerous for me to watch these videos, I often discover another knife which I Must have
My videos are just for entertainment, they're not meant as ads. 😎
Lovely video, but the irony of asking to keep things family friendly while pouring a bucket of alcohol is not lost on me. I think colourful language is a good deal less harmful for the average kid.
😂
@@StefanSchmalhaus Fwiw, all joking aside, thanks for putting these up. Ich habe gerade mein erster Fontenille-Pataud bestellt, die laguiole le pocket, und diese Videos haben mir sehr geholfen eine Entscheidung zu treffen. Danke!
Besser in Deutsch. ;-)
Laut CZcams-Statistik stammt nur ein Anteil von 20% meines Publikums aus deutschsprachigen Ländern.