Capuchadou 10 cm Guilloche Folding Knife Deer Stag Handle FP-ANIMALIA-STEAK the famous shepherd cross

the famous shepherd cross

hand-chiseled spring

Hand-Chiseled Artistry

"clouded" appearance

As a souvenir to those days and to pay homage to the region

Capuchadou 10 cm Guilloche Folding Knife Deer Stag Handle FP-ANIMALIA-STEAK the famous shepherd crossBefore the development of the Laguiole in the 19th century, French shepherds carried a knife called the "Capuchadou" (or "capujadou"). This knife was used for all daily tasks, from preparing lunch to caring for their flock of sheep. The four leaf clover was added to provide good luck. Guilloche: The Guilloch series features additional chiseling of the spring and liners (top & bottom. The "bee" and the spring (4 leaf clover) of this knife are forged