Coutellerie Chambriard, "Le Trappeur"

[@pipersnakis]

Your series on Le Thiers knives was wonderful and because of your fine work, I have added Le Trappeur, Le Compagnon and Le Compact to my collection. Thank you for the inspiration Stefan. They are my favourite folders and I switch back and forth among the three as my EDC knives. Such elegant and beautiful cutlery!

[@BardofCornwall]

I enjoyed this series of videos, Stefan. Thanks for them.

[@OpaKnows]

I liked watching this series and learning something new in each video. Thanks for showing.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@thelockkk As you can see on the photos at the end of the video, these knives are made by skilled craftsmen.

[@stephan123321]

So langsam gefällt mir die Ergonomie des Griffes doch! ;-) Besonders das hohe Gewicht finde ich super....da hat man ja richtig was in der Hand! Genialer Flachschliff......wirklich ein feines Teil !!! Stefan....wenn du so weiter machst....werde ich noch schwach....dabei habe ich mir gerade erst das Laguiole en Aubrac mit Wacholder Beschalung geleistet...aber jenes hier....huii...ein Traum! Wandert in meine Messer Playlist !!! Ciao

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@BardofCornwall You are more than welcome, Jesse! Thanks for letting me know.

[@sigsoup]

You do such wonderful videos. Thank you from a knife lover.

[@AussieMark909]

Thanks Stefan, I've very much enjoyed this seris of reviews. Certainly it is given me an interest in aquiring some French knives at some point.

[@ErikNice]

"Le Thiers" puts out some beautiful products and Stefan's videos more than do them justice!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@Naturliebe Vielen Dank für Deine lieben Worte, Tito!

[@victorinoxfan]

Lovely blade. Little large for my needs, at least for such an elegant design. Very well built nonetheless. I really enjoyed your review of this fantastic series of knive.s

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@floridafyme I wipe the wooden handle scales down with a dampish cloth. I never dump them in water or hold them under running water.

[@darkchild57]

Very elegant looking knife my friend!

[@edgedweapon88]

Beautiful knife and outstanding review.

[@Schmidt54]

What a nice knife! I like the design very much. Great video as always, Stefan! :)

[@vparkpume]

Admire your test and reviews. Thanks

[@floridafyme]

I consider knives of this quality, objects d' arte, although I would use them for light duty. How do you suppose the wood scales would withstand washing,eg. exposure to water?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@An0nEeMouse They are separate pieces.

[@irhombus]

Wonderful review. Stunning workmanship. Thank you for creating this. It was my understanding that locking blade knives were illegal in most European countries. Is this not the case in France, or are these knives sold only for export to other countries?

[@Hiluxtaco]

Cool video and knife!

[@thelockkk]

Great review and very cool knife but very expensive for my taste!

[@thelockkk]

@stschmalhaus The knife shows it, very nicely made!

[@mrmonkeyman50]

Great series, Stefan. I think this is the first 'arc' for a set of knife reviews I've seen! This knife seems to be problematic: as you point out, it's not really meant for hunting for a variety of reasons (cleaning, ergonomics of skinning, etc.). So I wonder if the name is marketing purposes only... or if once upon a time, it really was used by hunters.

[@feduchafzd]

Very nice!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I don't know about France but here in Germany this knife is legal because it is a two-hand opening knife.

[@irhombus]

I appreciate the info. Thank you.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@stephan123321 Warte, bis Du das "Capuchadou" gesehen hast!

[@BilletMignon]

Could you do some reviews or show some Navajas from a traditional company? I want one, but I don't a Chinese fake or an antique. Many hanks for your help:)

[@sigsoup]

How much does this knife cost?

[@Alpenfohn]

Hello, Officially it is forbidden to wear a locking blade knife in France. Only knives such as the traditional Laguiole are authorised. ( not the locking blade models ) However, it is permissible to wear a LB knife where its application is justified. For example: hunting, fishing, hiking, collecting mushrooms in the forest ect But wear a LB knive in the metro will always be considered suspect. (But tolerated for a traveler if the knife is in the bottom of his bag)

[@assassin616]

They are not illegal, just you can't carry them in most countries in europe without a reason.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@MrDagon007 LOL You could be very right there.

[@Optionsaregood]

To me they scream "Collectable"! I don't think I could use them too hard.

[@903lew]

I have to say that calling that a trapper knife is not being very honest. It is beyond a doubt a mighty fine knife but....really, a hunting knife it is not. Maybe a backup.

[@mrmonkeyman50]

The more I think about it, what the Americans call the "tactical" community, the Europeans call the "hunting" community. And the business people take note. :o)