NONTRON Series NAVETTE Pocket Knife 6-piece

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 NONTRON Series NAVETTE Pocket Knife 6-piece Article No. N68-REFNA68

total length 10,0 cm
blade length 7,5 cm
Blade material 12C27 polished stainless steel
Blade shape medium pointed
Handle length 10,0 cm
Weight 99 gram 
Handle material boxwood with pyro engraving, multiple brass rivets
Jaws nickel silver polished
Blade plate brass
Opening aid nail cut
Weight gram
Manufacturer NONTRON, France
Search words pocket knife, Navette 68, pocket knife, folding, military knife, six parts

Functions
1) blade large
2) blade small=spring blade
3) corkscrew
4) Can opener/cap lifter
5) Awl
6) Screwdriver
7) Lanyard loop


Because this cutting tool is small and fits snugly into any trouser pocket, it reminded the wealthy middle classes of a gliding weaver's shuttle. Which is called NAVETTE in French. And already this kind of knife had a name that sounded like a woman's name. A metal eyelet is worked into the handle so that the little ship does not move too far away from the harbour. May a chain, a ribbon secure the cutting tool against loss.
It belongs to the "Modèles anciens". Models created by earlier NONTRON knifemakers, which are still being produced today as a tribute to the "Maîtres couteliers", i.e. the master knifemakers. According to the manufacturer, the matching case is model number 25 Manche Boule, i.e. designed for a ball handle. If you are interested, the right sheath will be tested in the sharp shop and recommended accordingly.
Incidentally, the turnip is also a navette. Sown early in spring, it is harvested as early as the merry month. The old cultivated plant appears white or white-purple and its skin should be removed if eaten raw. It contains many mustard oils. Do you know the mustard dog? A hybrid to which many gave their mustard. So their mustard.
Any questions?
Susann Frécôt
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