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Caring for your knife

A folding knife washes with lukewarm water with silver stone but wipes immediately. The blades in carbon steel and carbon Damascus are traditional steels. They are known for the

Restore an ancient Corsican knife: when the traces of time deserve to be preserved

Should we restore an old Corsican knife? The restoration of an old Corsican knife is not always necessary. When a blade keeps its patina, a handle has a former wear and tear

The Corsican knife, an object of transmission more than just a gift

Offering a handcrafted Corsican knife is never an ordinary object. It's not just a beautiful blade, a handle made of horn, wood or a well finished piece. It's passing on what

Corsican knife collectors: create an identity sheet for each piece

There is the first knife that we offered ourselves, the one discovered in the workshop of a craftsman, a specially ordered piece, a model that has become difficult to find or this family knife that is

Choosing your Corsican knife

He chooses first according to the purpose for which he is intended, the hand that will hold him and the work of the craftsman who made him. To choose a real handcrafted Corsican knife, you need to check five

What you need to know

We will offer you 4 types of steels: the carbon steel that will most often be described under the simple term of carbon, example "Length of the blade Carbon XC75 polished: 9.5 cm". Three types of steel

The Corsican stiletto and its history

The stiletto, so often staged in 19th-century literature as a symbol of revenge and violence, appears notably in La Vendetta d的 Honoré de Balzac (1830 ), Colomba by Prosper Mérim

Choose your steel for your Corsican knife

The choice of the steel is essential to determine the performance and durability of a knife. Here is a small overview of the most used shades: XC75 Features: carbon steel sim

Collection Corsican knives

A collection Corsican knife is an artisanal knife whose interest goes beyond its use alone. It can be distinguished by the identity of the knifemaker which has made, its production in Corsica, the quality of the

The geometry of the Corsican knife: when the shape of the blade and the handle makes all the difference

Understand the technical choices that give each handcrafted Corsican knife its character and quality of use. Two Corsican knives can be made in a comparable steel, possess

The Corsican knife in stainless steel

The stainless corse knife combines the know-how of the cutlery contemporary corse with the technical qualities of corrosion resistant steels. Nuances such as 12C27 or 14C28N can

What the French law says about the transport of pocket knife in 2025

The pocket knife is a daily object for many: hikers, artisans, collectors or simply lovers of beautiful blades. But can we carry it or transport it freely? That di

The handcrafted Corsican knife known as “à clou” or “à capucine”

The handcrafted Corsican knife known as "“à clou”" belongs to the large family of knives of the same name. Its mechanism is based on a simple principle: an axis — once a simple nail — riveted on both sides

The handcrafted Corsican knife says "modern"

For about twenty years, the Corsican knife has undergone a real modernization. Under the impetus of some island knifemakers, it has enriched itself with new mechanisms: the Piedmont system

The handcrafted Corsican knife and its history.

In a society such as Corsica, where agropastoralism constituted the main activity until the end of the 19th century, the knife occupied an essential, almost royal place. Each insul

How to choose the handle from its pocket knife? horn or wood?

The pocket knife, whether it is a companion of everyday life, a work tool or a cultural symbol, remains a practical, aesthetic and meaningful object. But when it comes to making a choice,

Some thoughts on the Corsican knife

Corsica is an ancient land, where man has always lived in the rhythm of nature. Since ancient times, agriculture and pastoralism have been at the heart of island life. The peasant, the shepherd

Couteaux-Corses.fr Social Media Charter

Our official accounts (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest...) aim to: Promote the authentic Corsican craftsmanship knifemaker.Enlighten the know-how of our partner artisans.Inform our c

Some videos of Corsican knifemakers

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