The Clermont pocket knife.This knife is the only one from the 6644 series that was not inspired by an antique model.In fact, it is the very creation of Cyril Ganivet the owner and “heart” behind the creation and fabrication of all Arto knives.Nevertheless, it has the forms of traditional knives found around the( Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France.This knife was named after the city of Clermont-Ferrand, where the famous volcanos of the Auvergne region are located”. Overall open length: 7.87″ – 20cmNumbered model: YESHandle Length: 4.52″ – 11,5cmBlade Thickness: 0.11″ – 2,8mmBlade Material: X70CRMO17 Stainless SteelBlade: Brushed stainless steelBlade Hardness: 59-60HRCBlade Style: ARTO YATAGANWeight: 3.21 oz – 91grHandle: G10 machined via multi-axis CNC.Liner Thickness: 0.059″ – 1,5mmPocket Clip: None Locking Mechanism: liner-lockClasse: ARTO6644Markings: YAG laserMade in France About Arto:Arto, a small cutlery company with deep French roots, blends traditional craftsmanship and style with top-quality modern materials – handcrafting both regional style knives and their own unique designs. Arto knives will shortly be available stateside through a partnership with NeverUnder, LLC (based in CT) – the US distributor for both Opinel and Forges de Laguiole. Arto History:In the wake of WWII, Edouard Arthaud founded the company in central France (Auvergne, 1945). Initially focusing on flatware, they were early adopters of the telephone as a tool to reach affluent Parisian clients. Through the years they participated in the rebirth of the Laguiole style, and eventually launched the seahorse (hippocampe) as their trademark. In the mid-1990s, Arto was one of the six forefathers – instrumental in design and creation of the regional Thiers knife. In 2008 the company’s reigns were passed to Cyril Gavinet. Shortly thereafter, the workshop was moved approximately one mile northeast from Thiers to more modern quarters in Monnerie-le-Montel. It was here that their current lineup of traditional and modern knives was penned – classical inspiration, modern execution. A traditional 18th century Normandy knife design updated by Arto in 2014. Handmade using modern materials – a tribute to D-Day’s 70th anniversary – 06/06/1944.Liner lock7.87” open, 0.53” thick, 4.53” closedBlade: 3.27”, 0.11” thick, 7Cr17MoV, black PVD coated, S/N: 1042, rides on nylon bushingsCNC-textured khaki G10 scales, open back designBlack PVD coated pocket clip for tip-up right side carryStainless hardware, standoffs, liners and thumb studLanyard holeBlade favors presentation side, but does not rub liners, no play

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