Fontenille Pataud, Le Pradel

[@MrSlicer2424]

My wife just ask why I was smiling at my phone. I told her, and I received the typical eye roll! It's always a pleasure when you post new content!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! Don't forget to smile at your wife! 🥰

[@little_ray]

This knife looks awesome. Apparently, using it is a separate aesthetic pleasure. Thanks for the video 👍

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! Using the Pradel is an enjoyable experience.

[@ianrosie4431]

A beautiful knife. Very well constructed. I was surprised when you revealed it was a lock back.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Yes, they have outdone themselves with this cool lock back design.

[@albion1949]

Interesting, informative and as professional as ever, thank you Stefan.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@guycalgary7800]

Beautiful knife, i love that European craftsmanship .....and always hungry by the end of your videos lol

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Make sure you have your snacks ready before watching one of my videos!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Beautiful clean designed knife and one of the most impressive looking knives I have seen in a long time.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Wow beautiful knife great design!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@666chew]

Great lines and I love the way the blade meets the bolster of the knife when closed: it's one arcing line. Also like the semi matte finish on the bolsters. The use of the entire bolster to unlock the blade is a great idea as well. So much easier to engage one big thing than something thinner and smaller. Finally, it's good to see a return to that blade shape. Not pointy with a long belly but a strong tip.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Indeed, the lock back design is pretty nifty and sophisticated.

[@pmwheatley]

Your videos are terrific! You review great knives I've never heard of and wouldn't know anything about otherwise. I now have a list of French knives from your videos that I plan to purchase. Thanks!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your very kind words!

[@СтаниславБелоусов-ц2ы]

Люблю ваши видио🙂👍

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@pauljeffery5399]

Excellent Stefan, as usual. We’ve missed your videos.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@ShatteredBlackStar]

Eine Wohltat! Sehr schönes, stimmungsvolles Video! Und ja: Die Griffschalen sind sehr sehr schön 😮

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Es freut mich, dass dir Video und Messer gefallen.

[@ErikNice]

As usual an excellent review of a simple but elegant knife. Thank you!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@hoelschi]

Hat mich sofort überzeugt, ich habe noch mittendrin bestellt! Eine mega perfekte Präsentation hier! Allerbeste Grüße! 🤙

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Wow, danke! Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß mit dem Messer!

[@johndudley5761]

Hello Stefan, there knives are second to none and they are worth every penny 👌👍 As always an excellent review , cheers 🥂

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! Fontenille Pataud is my favorite French knife brand.

[@NGMonocrom]

Beautiful knife, great review. Thank you my friend.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@43arri]

Exquisite, and as you well say "it is no exception..."

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

The fit and finish of Fontenille Pataud knives is always impeccable.

[@robc5082]

Well done Stefan! I am ordering one with some fancy touches. Thank you for shining a light on this fantastic knife.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! I'm sure you will enjoy the knife.

[@tetsubo57]

Bravo. Another flawlessly executed video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@cardojoal]

beautiful pocket knife... elegant.... great video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@markhooper7598]

Good to hear from you again! Hope you are doing well.....

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Yes, still alive and kicking!

[@ValentinPlotnichenko]

Great review, interesting history behind this design, thanks for sharing! Cheers!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@bert2530]

Indeed, the part I have been waiting for! 🍷🧀🥖😊 It’s a beautiful knife. I would never use it, like my FP backlock onehand opening Laguiole in black horn. But they are beautiful. Another brand which I really like because of esthetics is the maker of the Parisien… Just can’t remember the name right now. Would love one of these knives. But, as stated here above, i would never use it. Thanks for the video. Edit: Strolling through your video feed I found that manufacturer, Perceval. Sooooo nice.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The Perceval knife is called Le Français. I also own Perceval's Le Thiers knife which I haven't reviewed yet.

[@brandnershomestyle]

Sehr interessantes Video über ein wunderschönes Messer 😍 Herzlichen Dank Stefan

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Liebe Sabine, lieber Michael, vielen Dank fürs Reinschauen. Ich hoffe, es geht euch gut. Herzliche Grüße Stefan

[@HappyBird44]

Great video. I like FP designs, they all seem so elegant. Got 2 open orders with them at the moment. Also their customer service/communication is excellent. I also love their Magnum series corkscrews.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! You can never go wrong with a Fontenille Pataud knife.

[@sam2cents]

Clearly a handsome knife, but also the most interesting back-lock I've ever seen. I would never have guessed it even had a lock just by its appearance. Excellent review.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! Yes, it's a pretty nifty design.

[@sam2cents]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Blade locks would make for a very interesting video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@sam2cents There are already so many videos out there that explain the various locking mechanisms. Also, I dedicated an entire chapter of my book to the most common locking mechanisms.

[@sam2cents]

@@StefanSchmalhaus I have your book and I love it. However, I meant more the way they put them in - the one above is a lock-back, but beautifully disguised.

[@Al-sk4nz]

Long waited video! Always a pleasure to watch. Hope you are fine and up for new reviews.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you very much for your kind words! Yes, there will be more reviews in the future.

[@matthewjones6010]

Excellent video, and yes, we were waiting for the bread and cheese portion. Love your content.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@1sakguy]

I was wondering when we where going to the snacks😁. Great video as always.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! I would probably lose half of my subscribers if I left out the snacks. 😂

[@NorthStarKnifeReviews]

Beautiful

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks!

[@duybear4023]

Nice review! You do good work.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@goffredo]

I don't know whether to thank you or curse you... I need this knife now! Cheers

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

If someone criticizes your spending habits, put all the blame on me. 😂

[@goffredo]

@@StefanSchmalhaus oh I learned that trick a long time ago when you made me buy several Thiers models, the Fantoni Dweller, a Lionsteel.... my wife blames "that German knife book guy" for it all!!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@goffredo As long as she doesn't find out my name and address, I'm fine with that. 😛

[@docwho2828]

Nice Knife!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@windynotes]

Hi Stefan, would you kindly recommend a shop to buy f-p knives. Nice video production, btw.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

The link is in the video description.

[@windynotes]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Thanks, I presumed you made your purchases from elsewhere. Btw I noticed there's a compass logo on the blade. Are they freemasons by any chance?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@windynotes No, I don't think so. The company was founded in 1929 and has had several owners since then.

[@FredPrana]

Die Verriegelung ist ja pfiffig gelöst! 👍😮

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Hallo Fred! Ja, dieser Back-Lock ist schon etwas Besonderes.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

i never see screws with this brand, are these servicable?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

These are traditional French pocket knives. You can't take them apart. If this is important to you, buy a modern knife from Spyderco, Benchmade etc.

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

@@StefanSchmalhaus hi, txs for answering. i do find it important that you can maintaince them.

[@chrisgoodwyn3301]

For some reason I haven't seen any of your uploads in my subscriptions for years. YT is shyte.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I release only a few videos per year, so you can easily binge-watch them in a single day. 😛

[@chrisgoodwyn3301]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Fair enough!

[@xPumaFangx]

One day we are all going to watch Stefans videos for the cooking and not the knives.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Well, I wouldn't call it cooking though ... 🤣😂🤣

[@Tonga29]

Nul n'est prophète en son pays. Il serait peut-être temps que je m'intéresse à la coutellerie française. Merci pour la présentation de ce joli couteau.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

You will enter a universe of interesting stories!

[@esbee1177]

Hach Stefan, ick hab dir vermisst. Und die Radieschen 🫶🏻 Deine Stimme klingt anders. Hasse Dir einen weggeholt?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Hömma, ich weiß nich, watt mit meine Stimme los is. Viellaich is datt der Altersstimmbruch. Man steckt ja nich drin in sonne Stimme. Schöne Grüße aussem Ruhrpott!