Contest test - Laguiole

[Doc Dan]

I'm in.

That is too cool of a knife for me to miss a chance at it.

[ChrisinHove]

If this is open to overseas members...

- I’m in!

That Lagouile is just beautiful. We had a motorcycle trip mapped out last year, taking us through the towns of Lagouile and Thiers (the epicentre of French cutlery) but something, I forget what, caused us to defer for a couple of years :rolleyes:

Thank you, Sal.

[Reject]

Found this text on the forum some time back.

Spyderco Laguiole

Spyderco produced a Laguiole "style" knife about 8 years ago. It was a front lock folder designed by Dennis LeMaire. We produced it in Seki. Steel was GIN-1. We designed our own "bee" for the traditional look. Quality was excellent. Came in Plain or serrated. Custom made leather sheath also had the "bee" embossed on the sheath.

It was/is IMO the best quality Laguiole ever to hit the market. We actually lost quite a bit of $ in the project.

Dealer support wasn't there and the model was dropped. One of the Spyderco crew just purchased one of the remaining pcs at the last Spyderco "Crew sale" last week.

They were, however, quite expensive. As I remember, Over $130 retail + sheath.

sal

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Denis Lemaire was an creative French Canadian cutlery designer, maker, and friend of Spyderco. In the early '90s Spyderco made a French-style Laguiole model which Denis had engineered and designed. He was adept at producing innovative concepts and was well-acquainted with French influenced cutlery designs. A folder named the AKMA was one of his inventions and is produced today by Florinox Cutlery of Thiers, France.

The Spyderco Laguiole debuted as a high-tech version of a time-honored design. It featured:

~ A front lock (developed by Al Mar and Harvey McBurnette), the first ever lock-back Laguiole
~ A handle of black Micarta with brass liners
~ Blade steel was G-2
~ The traditional Laguiole "bee" found its' appearance underwent a subtle, buggy make-over
~ Notably absent were the Spyderco round hole and a pocket clip
~ Notably present, Spyderco serrations
~ It came with a tooled leather belt sheath
~ Spyderco's French design was manufactured under the Ramco label in Seki City, Japan
The Laguiole was discontinued in 1995-1996 and the MSRP at that time was $119.95, the sheath $19.95.

Strange knife, a French design, Americanized with serrations and made in Japan....

JoyceCo

The Spyderco Ramco/Laguiole

http://www.sagemarine.us/img/sage17_large.jpg

[Drahkis]

I"m in for sure. Thanks Sal for this opportunity!

[Mini2white]

I'm in. Thank you Sal for supporting the hospital.

[samdasnake]

I am definitely in!! This is actually one of my Grail knives. I'm a huge laguiole fan (I've been to Thiers) on top of being a huge Spyderco. Thanks sal! I'm in.

[standy99]

I’m in

Here is a video of the knife.

https://youtu.be/cs2S_M9WdEM

[Menipo]

I'm in.

Ready and willing to cooperate with that cause .... and get such a marvelous piece.

Thanks for the opportunity, Sal.

[Menipo]

I’m in

Here is a video of the knife.

https://youtu.be/cs2S_M9WdEM

Isn't it Vivi?

[ChrisinHove]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=uClaDt7LpNI&feature=share

FYI!

(As someone who has received many baffled looks at my lag-wheel mispronunciation)

[archangel]

It's beautiful, I give you that. I'm no big fan of long narrow blades though, so not for me. Good luck to those who participate, and thanks Sal for doing this!

[bearfacedkiller]

I’m in! Thanks!

[Sumdumguy]

Bummer! I'd throw my hat in the ring. But, that's really close to my little monster's birthday. A day that I've been known to be a bit a bit extravagant on...

I'll make a small donation in her name, instead.

Thanks for the opportunity, maybe next time.

[Qcrazy]

I'm in and applaud your choice of charity to help. Thank you

[Dazen]

Thanks Sal,

I’m in for sure! Beautiful Knife!

[Kevinim82]

I alway thought it was a fly as a logo… didn’t know Napoleon had anything to do with it. Nice contest/way to support a children’s Hospital.

I am in!

[curlyhairedboy]

Thanks for the contest, Sal!

I’m in.

[Superflex]

Beautiful knife Sal
Count me in

[Burton Knut]

I’m in!!

[TomAiello]

I'm in. :)