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Claude Dozorme — Le Capucin French Folding Knife Z50 Steel Rosewood Handle - 1
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Claude Dozorme — Le Capucin French Folding Knife Z50 Steel Rosewood Handle

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AUD A$104.99

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

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Specs

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, cut a wedge of hard cheese. Fold it away—at 35 grams, it vanishes into your jacket pocket.

The Le Capucin teaches that less isn't just more—it's 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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Looking After Your Blade
Keep your blade in top nick. Give it a rinse and dry after each use to stop corrosion. Every now and then, rub a thin coat of mineral oil along the blade. Sharpen with a whetstone or honing rod at a steady angle. Store it in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip — never chucked loose in a drawer. For carbon and Damascus steel, give it a wipe after cutting acidic foods. For folding knives, clean out the pivot and pop a drop of lubricant in to keep it opening smoothly.

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