The Mastiff
A French renaissance, in the heart of the Thiernois basin
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About
An icon of the past
THE Bulldog, it's more than a knife: it's a piece of French cutlery history. Created in 1906 at the request of Manufrance, this robust, compact and reliable knife has won the hearts of workers, artisans, farmers and enthusiasts for over 70 years.
A symbol of popular know-how, it sold thousands of copies until 1978.
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Partners of excellence
This project is the result of meetings and talents united around the same quality requirement:
- Romain Alvarez, (Coutellia Prize 2023), in charge of design and creation of the prototype.
- David Morel, CEO of Florinox, a historic Thiers company, for semi-artisanal manufacturing.
- Technical and historical support from Robert Beillonnet, double Meilleur Ouvrier de France, official sponsor of the Dogue.
Together, they bring this knife back to life by combining tradition and modernity.
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100% made in Thiers
Each Dogue is entirely designed, assembled and finished in the Thiernois basin, cradle of French cutlery.
Modern technologies (laser cutting, CAD, etc.) are used to support artisanal know-how, with a manual assembly and finishing and validated by rigorous quality controls
craftsmanship
An exceptional knife, hand-finished
At CFT, the finish is never left to chance. Each knife The Mastiff is adjusted, polished and oiled manually in the Thiers workshops.
From the handle to the edge of the blade, everything is checked and retouched by hand, guaranteeing a unique, perfectly balanced object, ready to last a long time.
MADE IN FRANCE
Our knives are entirely designed and manufactured in Thiers.