Bee or fly?
No one is sure: there is evidence for both. Some say the decoration on the spine of the knife represents flies which torment cows and sheep, and shepherds for that matter, in the summer. Others insist that it is an imperial bee awarded for loyal service to citizens of the Laguiole region by Napoleon the First in the early 1800's. History supports advocates of the bee - these insects appear to have decorated French knives since the 1700's.
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1. 129BR: 3.75" (9cm.) single blade, Briar Root handle, 2 brass bolsters: $103.00
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2. 129GE: 3.75" (9cm.) single blade, Juniper handle, 2 brass bolsters: $103.00
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3. 129OL: 3.75" (9cm.) single blade, Olive handle, 2 brass bolsters: $103.00
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4. 129OL: 3.75" (9cm.) single blade, Olive handle, 2 brass bolsters: $103.00
Gift box: (included)
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5. MC39: Leather knife sheath with sharpener: $39.00
(Sharpener has a separate slot on sheath, sheath can be worn on a belt).
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