This Opinel Outdoor #7 Junior Youth is a fine example of the innovative knives produced by Opinel direct from the Savoie region of the French Alps.
Starting in 1890, Joseph Opinel revolutionized the knife world with "twist lock" design offering simplicity and superb functionality. This legend continues today.
The Outdoor # 7 junior youth the perfect "first knife" for the young hiker, kayaker, canoeist or outdoors enthusiast . This knife features rugged 3 stainless steel locking blade with a special rounded safety tip. On the back end of the bright, or Blue rugged polymer handle is a survivor signal whistle and a lanyard loop. This knife is a "must have" for teaching safe knife handling for young folks. (makes a perfect gift for grandchildren) For use under adult supervision
Master Guild is pleased to add Opinel to our fine line of French blades

Laguiole style small folding knife. It has engraving and the famous Napoleonic Bees on the back These are made in France by Facosa - Bruno Sauzedde. Bruno makes these nice little knives with durable resin handles. This one is a deep maroon/brown and comes in a nice canvas snap case. These have polished stainless steel blades and nice brass (laiton) bolsters. On our last visit we were privileged to meet Bruno's father who is still active working with Bruno. (Bruno is on the right in the photo and his father on the left in the distinctive blue cutler's smock) Master Guild Blade Company is proud to bring you the products from these special French cutlers. These would be at home in a lady's purse, sewing box or bureau. Wonderful price and value for a real French product.

Laguiole style small folding knife. It has engraving and the famous Napoleonic Bees on the back These are made in France by Facosa - Bruno Sauzedde. Bruno makes these nice little knives with durable resin handles. This one is a deep green color and comes in a nice green canvas snap case. These have polished stainless steel blades and nice brass (laiton) bolsters. On our last visit we were privileged to meet Bruno's father who is still active working with Bruno. (Bruno is on the right in the photo and his father on the left in the distinctive blue cutler's smock) Master Guild Blade Company is proud to bring you the products from these special French cutlers. These would be at home in a lady's purse, sewing box or bureau. Wonderful price and value for a real French product.

Laguiole style small folding knife. It has engraving and the famous Napoleonic Bees on the back These are made in France by Facosa - Bruno Sauzedde. Bruno makes these nice little knives with durable resin handles. This one is a deep red color and comes in a nice red trimmed canvas snap case. These have polished stainless steel blades and nice brass (laiton) bolsters. On our last visit we were privileged to meet Bruno's father who is still active working with Bruno. (Bruno is on the right in the photo and his father on the left in the distinctive blue cutler's smock) Master Guild Blade Company is proud to bring you the products from these special French cutlers. These would be at home in a lady's purse, sewing box or bureau. Wonderful price and value for a real French product.

This Opinel Alpine Adventure is a fine example of the innovative knives produced by Opinel direct from the Savoy region of the French Alps.
Starting in 1890, Joseph Opinel revolutionized the knife world with "twist lock" design offering simplicity and superb functionality. This legend continues today.
The Alpine Adventure offers the perfect companion for the hiker, kayaker, canoeist, knife collector or outdoors enthusiast . This knife features a 3 1/2" stainless steel locking blade with a genuine French Beechwood handle engraved with an Alpine hiking scene. This knife is a "must have" for the knife collection..
Master Guild is pleased to add Opinel to our fine line of French blades

This Opinel DIY is a fine example of the innovative knives produced by Opinel direct from the Savoy region of the French Alps.
Starting in 1890, Joseph Opinel revolutionized the knife world with "twist lock" design offering simplicity and superb functionality. This legend continues today.
The Outdoor # 8 offers the perfect companion for the hiker, kayaker, canoeist or outdoors enthusiast . This knife features a strong 3 " stainless steel locking blade complete with wire stripper teeth plus two screwdriver bits held cleverly in the bright Yellow Polymer handle.This knife is a "must have" for the discriminating "handyman" or DIY enthusiast.
Master Guild is pleased to add Opinel to our fine line of French blades

Very cute fish shaped knife (Poisson) style French made presentation folding knife. Beautiful Blue acrylic marbled handle.Made with a polished stainless blade. This is a very traditional French knife for young men and ladies. These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870.
These make rest gifts for young men and ladies and are great companions for the pocket of purse.

Very cute fish shaped knife (Poisson) style French made presentation folding knife. Beautiful Red acrylic marbled handle.Made with a polished stainless blade. This is a very traditional French knife for young men and ladies. These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870.
These make great gifts for young men and ladies and are great companions for the pocket of purse.

Very cute fish shaped knife (Poisson) style French made presentation folding knife. Beautiful Brown acrylic marbled handle.Made with a polished stainless blade. This is a very traditional French knife for young men and ladies. These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870.
These make great gifts for young men and ladies and are great companions for the pocket of purse.

From the Thiers area of France comes this fascinating and handy Folding Garden Knife called the "Forest Claw" . This one is made with a Genuine African Bubinga wood handle.( Bubinga is very, very hard and durable while being quite beautiful). These are made with sharpened stainless steel hooked digging blades and sturdy curved handles to fit perfectly in the hand. These have very strong springs and a hand guard to cover your knuckles. They open positively for the task at hand. Expertly made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the patriarch of the family and still works at over 80! His daughter , Frederique is the commercial manager. (see photo)
Use these interesting French creations as garden tools to tend your plants inside and out of the house. These fold up for easy storage in your garden apron or cart. We have never seen anything like these and simply love them. It makes us want to get going on the garden! At Master Guild Blade, we believe we are the only source for these in the "New World".

This Opinel Outdoor #8 is a fine example of the innovative knives produced by Opinel direct from the Savoie region of the French Alps.
Starting in 1890, Joseph Opinel revolutionized the knife world with "twist lock" design offering simplicity and superb functionality. This legend continues today.
The Outdoor # 8 offers the perfect companion for the hiker, kayaker, canoeist or outdoors enthusiast . This knife features rugged 3 1/2" stainless steel locking blade with a shackle key cut out and razor sharp serrations (handy for cutting ropes and lines). On the back end of the bright, Green or Blue rugged polymer handle is a survivor signal whistle and a lanyard loop. This knife is a "must have" for the discriminating outdoor enthusiast.
Master Guild is pleased to add Opinel to our fine line of French blades

Fancy Le Thiers style French made folding knife. This style is sleek and very modern. The Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a genuine Violet wood handle. This wood is stunning and durable. Made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition. (Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the Psatriarch of the family is still working at over 80 years old and is shown here with his daughter Frederique who is the commercial manager.)

This Opinel Explorer #12 is a fine example of the innovative knives produced by Opinel direct from the Savoie region of the French Alps.
Starting in 1890, Joseph Opinel revolutionized the knife world with "twist lock" design offering simplicity and superb functionality. This legend continues today.
The Explorer # 12 offers the perfect companion for the hiker, outdoors person or hunter. This knife features rugged 3 3/4" stainless steel locking blade. On the back end of the bright, high visibility Orange rubberized handle is a survivor signal whistle, a handy retractable cutting hook, a lanyard loop and amazingly, a removable magnesium fire starter!. This is a one-of-a-kind outdoor knife and comes with a belt sheath that can be worn vertical or horizontal. This knife is a "must have" for the discriminating outdoor enthusiast.
Master Guild is pleased to add Opinel to our fine line of French blades

This Opinel Explorer #12 is a fine example of the innovative knives produced by Opinel direct from the Savoie region of the French Alps.
Starting in 1890, Joseph Opinel revolutionized the knife world with "twist lock" design offering simplicity and superb functionality. This legend continues today.
The Explorer # 12 offers the perfect companion for the hiker, outdoors person or hunter. This knife features rugged 3 3/4" stainless steel locking blade. On the back end of the bright, high visibility Green rubberized handle is a survivor signal whistle, a handy retractable cutting hook, a lanyard loop and amazingly, a removable magnesium fire starter!. This is a one-of-a-kind outdoor knife and comes with a belt sheath that can be worn vertical or horizontal. This knife is a "must have" for the discriminating outdoor enthusiast.
Master Guild is pleased to add Opinel to our fine line of French blades

Laguiole folding blade

From the center of France comes L'Autan Prestige This one is made with a Genuine Rosewood handle. inlaid into the handle is the famous and beautiful "Cross of Occitaine" . This distinctive cross first was use by the duke in the Provence area of France in the 12th century and signifies virtue and dignity. Expertly made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the patriarch of the family and still working at over 80! His daughter, Frederique is the commercial manager. (see photo)
These knives make very fine and symbolic gifts for family and friends.

From the Alpine region of France comes L'Apin Savoie This one is made with a Genuine Olive wood handle. Carved into the handle and hand painted is the famous and beautiful "Cross of Savoie" . This distinctive cross is from heraldry in the mountain area of Eastern France near Italy and Switzerland. These are expertly made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the patriarch of the family and still working at over 80! His daughter, Frederique is the commercial manager. (see photo)
These knives make very fine and symbolic gifts for family and friends.

Fancy Laguiole style French made presentation folding knife with engraved back and famous French "Bee", Stunning orange and black tortoise shell acrylic handle with highly polished blade. Comes in gift box with matching orange leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts for her and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife in to fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.

Fancy Laguiole style French made presentation folding knife with engraved back and famous French "Bee", Beautiful Blue acrylic handle with a subtle feather delicately placed within handle. Made with highly polished blade. Comes in gift box with matching blue leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts for her and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife in to fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.

Fancy Laguiole style French made presentation folding knife with engraved back and famous French "Bee", Beautiful black and white, Japanese motif acrylic handles are intricately detailed . Made with highly polished blade. Comes in gift box with matching black leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts for her and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife in to fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.

Fancy Laguiole style French made presentation folding knife with engraved back and famous French "Bee", Beautiful black and white, tortoise shell style acrylic handles are intricately detailed . Made with highly polished blade. Comes in gift box with matching black leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts for her and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife in to fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.

Fancy Le Thiers style French made presentation folding knife in gift box. This style is sleek and very modern. Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a sunning orange and black tortoise shell acrylic handle with highly polished blade. It comes in gift box with matching orange leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.

Fancy Le Thiers style French made presentation folding knife in gift box. This style is sleek and very modern. Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a stunning Violet and Fuchsia acrylic handle with a subtle feather in the handle and set off with highly polished blade. It comes in gift box with matching violet leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.
At Au Sabot, Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the patriarch of the family and still works at over 80 years of age! His daughter ,Frederique is the commercial manager. (see photo)

Fancy Le Thiers style French made presentation folding knife in gift box. This style is sleek and very modern. Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a stunning Blue acrylic handle with a subtle feather in the handle and set off with highly polished blade. It comes in gift box with matching blue leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition. at Au Sabot, Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the patriarch of the family and still works at over 80 years old. His daughere Frederique is the commercial manager. (see photo)

Fancy Le Thiers style French made presentation folding knife in gift box. This style is sleek and very modern. Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a stunning Black and White acrylic handle with a very intricate Japanese motif in the handle and set off with highly polished blade. It comes in gift box with matching black (noir) leather sheath (etui). These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the patriarch of the family and still works at over 80! His daughter, Frederique, is the commercial manager. (see photo)
These make wonderful gifts and are always handy in a bureau drawer, jewelry box or purse. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition.

Traditional French Laguiole style folding knife in the "bottine style"( named after the shape of a lady's ankle boot). This one has the distinctive "Bee" and an ornate engraved back with an inlaid "shepherd's cross" in the handle. The handle is lovely Aromatic Juniper wood with fabulous grain. The handle pairs nicely with the stainless steel blade and satin stainless bolsters.  Made by Le Thiers Guild member Family Chazeau Honore. The family Chazeau works together to make traditional French cutlery of the highest quality. Many from this family live above their workshop!. The Thiers area is home to France's oldest cutlery tradition with many small companies and individual craftsmen dedicated to continuing this 800 year old tradition. Master Guild Blade Company is proud to bring you the products from several of these special people. This knife belongs in every lady's glove box, purse or bureau  drawer. Highest quality craftsmanship.  

Traditional French Laguiole style folding knife in the "bottine style"( named after the shape of a lady's ankle boot). This one has the distinctive "Bee" and an ornate engraved back with an inlaid "shepherd's cross" in the handle. The handle is Genuine Horn and is highly polished by hand. The handle pairs nicely with the stainlessl blade and solid brass (laiton) bolsters.  Made by Le Thiers Guild member Family Chazeau Honore. The family Chazeau works together to make traditional French cutlery of the highest quality. Many from this family live above their workshop!. The Thiers area is home to France's oldest cutlery tradition with many small companies and individual craftsmen dedicated to continuing this 800 year old tradition. Master Guild Blade Company is proud to bring you the products from several of these special people. This knife belongs in every lady's glove box, purse or bureau  drawer. Highest quality craftsmanship.  

Traditional French Laguiole style folding knife in the "bottine style"( named after the shape of a lady's ankle boot). This one has the distinctive "Bee" and an ornate engraved back with inlaid brilliant bird feathers in the handle. The handle is lovely with real feathers that are painstakingly placed under the clear acrylic . The handle pairs nicely with the stainless steel blade and bright brass bolsters.  Made by Le Thiers Guild member Family Chazeau Honore. The family Chazeau works together to make traditional French cutlery of the highest quality. Many from this family live above their workshop!. The Thiers area is home to France's oldest cutlery tradition with many small companies and individual craftsmen dedicated to continuing this 800 year old tradition. Master Guild Blade Company is proud to bring you the products from several of these special people. This knife belongs in every lady's glove box, purse or bureau  drawer. Highest quality craftsmanship.  

Fancy Le Thiers style French made folding knife. This style is sleek Motif Losange Ressort Guilloche and very modern. Notice the star painstakingly inlaid in the handle on both sides! Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a genuine Pistachio wood handle. Pistachio wood is very unusual and stunningly beautiful with green, brown and even purple hues These are made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition. (Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the Psatriarch of the family is still working at over 80 years old and is shown here with his daughter Frederique who is the commercial manager.)

Fancy Le Thiers style French made folding knife. This style is sleek Motif Losange Ressort Guilloche and very modern. Notice the star painstakingly inlaid in the handle on both sides! Cutlers at Au Sabot are members of the prestigious Le Thiers Guild. Only the best earn membership in this select guild. Members are tested and inspected regularly for assurance of quality and integrity of methods. Tracing its origin to 1582 when French King Henry III established "The Coute de Tie Guild" to insure French cutlery quality, only members may use this protected mark on their products. This knife is presented with a genuine Violet wood handle. This wood is stunning and durable. Made by the La Coutellerie Au Sabot company in the Auvergne region of France who's family has been making fine cutlery since 1870. These make wonderful gifts. In many areas of France, ladies and gentlemen take their own distinctive personal knife into fine restaurants. The waiter cleans them and places them by their place setting. These are very elegant and premium quality in the French cutlery tradition. (Mr. Jean Sauzedde is the Psatriarch of the family is still working at over 80 years old and is shown here with his daughter Frederique who is the commercial manager.)