Fred Perrin makes fixed blades and folders of every kind; Forges Damascus steel or uses stock removal techniques. In any case, he always does his own heat treatment and tempering. As far as his background in the martial arts, Fred has spent two years in the French Army Commandos and worked as a bodyguard. He was a national Tae Kwon Do champion and a European full contact stick-fighting champion. He has trained in Kali, and God knows what else. His weapon of choice is the butterfly knife, in which he excels. Aside from being France’s most famous and controversial knife maker and tactical writer, Fred runs a school where he teaches a very unique blend of knife, stick, and empty hand techniques. He is often contracted by France’s elite police units for seminars. He also provides some agencies with custom-made weapons for ballistic testing.
This seax is made from old French table knives dating from the early 20th century, around 1900 up to World War II. Fred Perrin carefully chose the original blades and brought them back to life. He re-ground each blade, heat-treated it, and added a completely new handle. The result is a unique, fully functional knife that combines the history of the old steel with Fred’s modern craftsmanship, keeping the character of the original while turning it into a tool you can actually use. Specifications:
This seax is made from old French table knives dating from the early 20th century, around 1900 up to World War II. Fred Perrin carefully chose the original blades and brought them back to life. He re-ground each blade, heat-treated it, and added a completely new handle. The result is a unique, fully functional knife that combines the history of the old steel with Fred’s modern craftsmanship, keeping the character of the original while turning it into a tool you can actually use. Specifications:
- Model: Custom Pocket Seax
- Overall Length: 6.50"
- Blade Length: 2.125"
- Blade Thickness: 0.07"
- Blade Shape: Drop Point
- Steel: Carbon Steel
- Finish: Natural Patina
- Handle: Deer Horn
- Handle Color: Horn
- Sheath: Kydex
- Weight: 1.50 Ounces
- Country of Origin: France
