Blade: 14C28N (Sandvik stainless steel)
Handle: Pistachio wood with guilloché engraving
Lock: Slipjoint (no backlock)
Other: Forged bolster with scallop shell (Saint James shell) motif, incl. leather sheath stamped with TMC logo
Blade Length: 9,6 cm / 3,78 in.
Blade Thickness: 1,2 mm / 0,05 in.
Closed: 12 cm / 4,72 in.
Weight: 85 g
The Camino de Santiago lives in every fold: the TMC Coutellerie "Le Saint Jacques" is more than a pocket knife – it is a handcrafted testament to centuries of pilgrim tradition. Its namesake and defining feature is the scallop shell, forged in relief at the blade's root, which has served since the Middle Ages as both a badge of recognition and a symbol of protection for pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. The classic Laguiole-style blade is made from Sandvik's rust-resistant 14C28N steel, combining reliable sharpness with easy maintenance. The pistachio wood handle, finished with delicate guilloché engraving, gives every knife its own distinctive, naturally grown look – no two are ever quite alike. The traditional slipjoint mechanism, without a backlock, follows the heritage of French folding knives and delivers the characteristic, tactile snap on opening. A deliberate gap between the handle scales and blade keeps the edge protected when folded. A leather sheath stamped with the TMC logo is included. Handcrafted in Thiers, France's historic city of cutlery, the Le Saint Jacques combines everyday usability with spiritual symbolism – a companion for the road, wherever it may lead.
