I know, it's a very specific question, and maybe even a bit obscure, but i've wondered about this for a while now.
After years of looking at Italian Stilettos on French sites, visiting knife shops in France, i've noticed a recurring theme.
It seems like almost all of them, vintage and new, are full flat grinds.
Is there some sort of restriction on dagger / kriss / bayonet grinds in France?
One response might be that it's simply because most Stilettos are full flat and that's it.
Another might be that i'm imagining it, but i really think i am not.
Thanks for listening.
Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
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Re: Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
I've never thought about it but you are right that they all seem to have flat or swedge blades. That probably is because of knife-shape laws. Or maybe they didn't have those laws in France but they wanted to make knives that could be sold in countries like Germany where they did have those laws.
Re: Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
It's nice to know i'm not just imagining it.
Thanks
Thanks
Re: Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
Do the French still allow the sale of switchblades?
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Re: Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
I'm not sure about laws regarding sales, but I've been told by a French friend of mine that being caught with a stiletto (or apparently ANY knife) in any region of France will land you in the back of a cop car...
Gone are the days when every Frenchman had an Opinel in his back pocket... travestir!!
Gone are the days when every Frenchman had an Opinel in his back pocket... travestir!!
Knee-deep in the hoopla...
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Re: Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
Many cutlery firms ordered Bayo bladed stilettos from Coltellerie Riunite (Coricama).
But it is a good observation. The swedge is a more traditional “user” style made in France for 100+ years. Plus from about 1907-1954 roughly, little to no switchblades were produced in France.
But it is a good observation. The swedge is a more traditional “user” style made in France for 100+ years. Plus from about 1907-1954 roughly, little to no switchblades were produced in France.
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Re: Are certain blade profiles restricted in France?
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