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Claude Dozorme — Le Capucin French Folding Knife Z50 Steel Rosewood Handle

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USD $67.99

Le Capucin friction folder in Z50 stainless with a slender rosewood handle and nail nick opening.

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Specifications

Blade Material
Z50CD15 Stainless Steel
Handle
Rosewood
Blade Length
8cm
Total Length
18cm
Weight
35g
HRC
56
Lock
Friction
Opening
Nail Nick

Description

Claude Dozorme’s Le Capucin is a minimalist French friction folder inspired by the knives carried by Capuchin monks in the 18th century. The slender Z50 stainless blade opens via a traditional nail nick and rides on a smooth friction pivot—no lock, no spring, just steel and wood in elegant harmony. The rosewood handle is hand-fitted and polished in Thiers.
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Monastic Simplicity

Catch the nail nick with your thumbnail and unfold the slender blade in a single smooth arc. Pare an orange, trim a thread, slice a wedge of Cantal cheese. Fold it away—at 35 grams, it vanishes into your waistcoat pocket.

The Le Capucin teaches that less is not only more—it is everything you need.

A Capuchin Legacy

The Capucin design dates to the 18th century, when Capuchin friars carried these slender friction folders as everyday tools in their simple robes. Claude Dozorme revives the form in Thiers with modern Z50 stainless steel.

The rosewood handle is hand-shaped to a taper that disappears in the pocket, polished to a satin finish that deepens to burgundy over years of faithful carry.

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Knife Care & Maintenance
Keep your blade performing at its best. Rinse and dry after each use to prevent corrosion. Apply a thin coat of mineral oil to the blade periodically. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a consistent angle. Store in a sheath, knife roll, or magnetic strip — never loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, wipe after contact with acidic foods. For folding knives, clean the pivot area and apply a drop of lubricant to ensure smooth deployment.