Le Camembert (the Knife, not the Cheese) by Guy Vialis

In 2007, the mayor of the village of Camembert, Mr. Jean Gaubert, authorized Guy Vialis to design an official knife for the village where the world famous cheese originated. The result is not a cheese knife but a great general purpose EDC knife.
For more information visit the Guy Vialis website:
www.vialis.fr
International buyers should check these online stores for the Camembert and other Vialis knives:
www.sabatier.us
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[@Mindgrid]

I usualy don't like french knives, but this one look's perfect for an classy edc. The lines are very beautiful... and thanks for the nice review.

[@BardofCornwall]

Thanks for yet another excellent review, Stefan. You strike an excellent balance between historical background and the knife features/specs.

[@rocketfireman]

that's a good looking kinfe almost like a spyderco minus the spydie hole. It looks very high quality also

[@dany-xc8jc]

I know mr Vialis, i go in his shop every years, he is a very nice guy, i bought the "Sauveterre" 3 years ago. So good video, i was proud to be french when i see the reputation of our knives ^^. The "Gwalarn" is one of my favourite Vialis' knife too...

[@drbirtles]

Your videos are amazing!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you so much!

[@GreenSpider]

France, Normandie, Orne... Pas loin de chez moi. Belle revue comme toujours. Merci :)

[@axelbaumann8182]

Habe mir die deluxe Version dieses Messers in Paris gekauft. Ein richtig tolles Messer. Jetzt noch ein richtig reifer Camembert, der von allein davonläuft und ein gutes Brot...

[@edgedweapon88]

Beautiful knife and outstanding review. Keep up the great work.

[@AussieMark909]

Fresh bread, delicious cheese, a full bodied red wine, and a fine knife. Sometimes life is very good indeed. I like that knife, it looks like a good combination of style and practicality. Thanks for the review Stefan.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank, Markus!

[@MrDagon007]

Very nice & clean modern knife with a timeless design, and with a blade that looks a bit like the one on the traditional Alpin. I love Camembert. Correction, I am addicted to it. Unfortunately it's expensive here in Singapore. According to my parents, "camembert" was one of the first words I learned to say after "mom" and "dad. Really!

[@kirksklar6230]

Excellent review, I have to get one of these! Thanks Stefan.

[@Korligan1]

What a gorgeous blade. Even the tounge in cheek blade markings somehow seem to work for the knife. And such an interesting blend of old and new in the design language, which you managed to display very clearly. I find myself wanting one. Thank you for this review! On a semi-related note, it seems the Sandvik conglomerate is doing record business this year. Their steels appear hot on the market!

[@903lew]

Speaking as someone who is subjected to German tourists every year I can safely say that they will buy anything that is local and/or silly. In Småland they buy elk droppings in a glass bottle as if they were discount hot cakes. Nu, I love the fact that Germans come over but I wonder what they do with all their souvenirs. Who puts elk droppings on their coffee table? As always Stefan, great review. As so often with the French blades this is not for me but thank you for showing it in your style.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Merci beaucoup!

[@74Samp89]

Da musst du so oft französisch essen, damit du uns so tolle Video bringen kannst. Mit jedem "Franzosen" den du hier zeigst, wächst mein Interesse an "klassischen" Messern, die ich lange Zeit doch sooo langweilig fand. Grüße

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I'm glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for watching!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@DaRealRincewind]

Und wieder ein französisches Messer was sich schlagartig auf der "Will ich haben"-Liste wiederfindet. Stefan, Du hast Talent dazu Leute von Mainstreammessern zu den klassischen schönen Foldern zu ziehen. Ich werde nun den neuen Tag auch mit einer ähnlichen Ration Weichkäse und Baguette beginnen und danke Dir für deine Videos.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Yes, in these moments life is good. ;-) Thanks for stopping by, Mark!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

There are many unsolved mysteries like that. What do American and Japanese tourists with those awful cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest? Do they actually hang them on the wall?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

There are tons of reviews on the latest releases by Zero Tolerance, Cold Steel, Spyderco, etc. I thought I would do something off the mainstream and add a different color to the KZbin world of knives. - Good to hear that you enjoy your Fontenille Pataud knife!

[@2dividedby3equals666]

LMAO!!! I would surely love to buy some cheese and then discover that what I had really bought was a knife! Incredible knife this Camembert, very modern design but very classy. I wonder Mr.Schmalhaus how do you find about so many different, fabulous knives. Thanks for another fantastic video, these were probably my best spent 6 minutes of the day. Take care!!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for stopping by, Jesse!

[@TheStig000]

I would definitely buy a knife that came in a cheese box! Haha, awesome video! Love seeing all of these fantastic European knives that you find. I never would have known about knives like this if it wasn't for your videos!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for stopping by, Keelen!

[@fredde90210]

Man you are professional making videos..Glad the French uses swedish steel something Spyderco and others should do IMO.

[@stephan123321]

Zu meinen "ich habe noch Käse gegessen" Zeiten,war der "Le Rustique" einer meiner Lieblinge...ich hoffe,das sich vegan da in den nächsten Jahren noch was tun wird...denn auch nach 9 Monaten ohne Käse weiss ich noch.....Käse hat gut geschmeckt! ;-) Das Camembert sieht super aus...wünschenswert wäre jedoch ein dunkleren Holz,eventuell Rosenholz...schade das es diese Option nicht gibt! Das Finish sieht ja gelungen aus...und der stramme Slipjoint erscheint hörbar tauglich! Tolles Messer! LG Stephan

[@sae1095hc]

That would be a good knife to take to a fancy restaurant. I hate to tear up fine food with the dull-assed knives that all restaurants provide!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I'm glad I was able to give you a good laugh today! ;-)

[@turbo311]

That is a very attractive French slipjoint. I like it more than a Laguiole or Opinel. I'm currently trying to choose a good EDC slipjoint or lockback that is slightly heavy duty capable, and I'm thinking about a Lion Steel lockback with ramhorn handle and damascus blade, but it's $300. I might have to step down to a lower model. I did find a nice Viper slipjoint with a long wood handle and blade.

[@mptrax]

Wonderful French cheese !

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Seitdem MrDagon007 sich zurückgezogen hat, bin ich der einzig verbliebene Tapfere, der die Bastion des klassischen Geschmacks gegen all die schwarzen G10-Tanto-Monstermesser verteidigt. LOL

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@manueverard]

Cool

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

You must have had a very, very happy childhood. ;-)

[@hammondhar]

Herr Schmalhaus, thank you for your charming, funny, informative reviews. Have you done one on folding knives with corkscrews? I would love to see it! Again, danke, et merci! ~Bill Harby

[@lordmonfort]

Thanks!...I feel a bit silly now ;) I must of run straight to the Vialis website before looking at the credits. Apart from a passion for knives (just cant afford any ;) ), I also play bass guitar and it would be a great track to compose a bassline to.

[@lordmonfort]

Love the knife! made me look for one here...and break out my Opinels as well. ;) Totally off-topic, but where did you get the background music from?...I would to find that track

[@jessed.l3395]

any idea where one would purchase this knife in Canada? Always enjoy your videos!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I'm not good at describing smells. It tastes and smells like - Camembert. Maybe I should send one to cutlerylover. He does an excellent job on describing the taste of hot sauces, chocolate and tobacco, maybe one day he will do cheese reviews. ;-)

[@z.weertje7209]

I like it, in my opinion the best cheese in the world.

[@MisterLaForce]

great review...now I need to eat some camembert damn!

[@903lew]

Some of them are good, some of them are bad. I could have written "exposed to" or "have worked with" but the point would be the same. Like tourists everywhere there are issues with people from abroad using your country as Disneyland, especially as it is our nature very many of them come to experience. I don't mind the fact that they show up, I just wish some of them would pick up more of their trash (and learn a bit of English or Swedish, perhaps).

[@Ch33no]

What's the cheese smell and taste like? Does it compare to anything Italian or does it smell like feet? Looks good.

[@cemtolun8002]

Stefan, thank you for your very profesional reviews. They are the best on the tube. I am not a collector but I love knives. I found your chanel by accident and have been looking at your videos for two days now. I have an Opinel no 6 since 30 years in my pocket every day. And a beautifull Laguiole someliers knive in brass and bone for the past 18 years. As a result of your videos I am looking to purchace a folding filet knife. How are the Opinel filets in your opinion ? Sorry for the long comment. I can give my email if it helps. Regards Cem.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

cem tolun Thank you very much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. Actually I have never used an Opinel fillet knife.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

German tourists are a punishment. ;-)

[@gaveintothedarkness]

I feel like cheese now :D

[@SleepyFox79]

And now i want cheese.....

[@mrmonkeyman50]

Next time, please do your narration WHILE eating... rather than as a voice over. I was really hoping to hear you tasting your wine and munching on the baguette! This is a French knife after all, you are allowed to be earthy and not tactically sterile. :o)

[@tomcat44100]

i love camembert

[@stephan123321]

Ach Stefan...wenn die vegane Lebensweise eine Quälerei wäre,würde ich es wohl nicht machen....im Gegenteil...für mich gibts diesbezüglich kein zurück!!! Und Genussmensch bin ich durch und durch....nur halt der Käse....da gibts momentan noch keine mir bekannte Alternative! Aber das macht nix...auf den Genuss verzichte ich gerne! :-) Hau rein,Amigo! Ciao

[@joecostner1246]

Ok I bought one

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I would be drunk and fed up in no time because sometimes I have to redo takes over and over..

[@joecostner1246]

i can't find le camembert for sale.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I don't know which country you're from. But there are several European online stores where you can order the knife.

[@joecostner1246]

@@StefanSchmalhaus it seems to be discontinued and out of stock

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

No, it's not. There are several stores in Germany and France that sell it.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

www.sabatier-shop.com/camembert-prestige-olive-wood.html messerundco.de/Guy-Vialis-Camembert-12C27-Stahl-Olivenholz-11-cm messerundco.de/Guy-Vialis-Camembert-12C27-Stahl-Pistazie-11-cm www.brandners-homestyle.de/hersteller/vialis/le-camembert/guy-vialis-camembert-messer-olive-11-cm

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Just watch the video to the VERY END. ;-)

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

My liver can't take that much alcohol.

[@903lew]

...and what is the problem with that?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank! - Was den Käseverzehr angeht, solltest Du eher darauf hoffen, dass Deine vegane Selbstquälerei nur eine vorübergehende Episode Deines Lebens bleiben wird und Du irgendwann wieder zu einem Genussmenschen wirst. ;-)

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!