The **Laguiole en Aubrac Coupe-Coupe** is a pocket knife with a remarkable story. The handle is made from letterwood from 1930 that comes from the ‘Bagne de Cayenne’. Also known as Devil’s Island, this was a penal camp established in Cayenne by Napoleon III in French Guiana and to which political prisoners were deported. With this knife, you have a real piece of history in your hands!
Letterwood is a popular wood that is common in French Guiana. This type of wood is also known as amourette or snakewood. It is an exotic wood with a luxurious appearance. The knife is named and designed after the French colonial coupe-coupe machete. A knife they used to clear the way in the jungle.
The blade is made from Sandvik 12C27 steel. This is a popular stainless steel that is easy to sharpen. You open the Coupe-Coupe with two hands. When opened, a slipjoint holds the blade in place. This is not a true lock, merely some resistance to keep the knife from closing.
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