![Langres French knife Le Sabot](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/langres-150947-P15.jpg?resize=525%2C467&ssl=1)
The Langres knife gets its name from the eponym city, Langres, in eastern France.
![Langres knife blond horn](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/couteau-langres-corne-3.jpg?resize=525%2C191&ssl=1)
![French knife Langres blond horn](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/couteau-langres-corne-LANGCP.jpg?resize=525%2C79&ssl=1)
Its origin can be dated to the end of the 16th century, but since 1900 in its current form.
![French knife Langres Parapluie a l'epreuve wood handle](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PAR_LAN_TRA-11091_GR-ac1.jpg?resize=525%2C71&ssl=1)
It can be considered as the French equivalent of the boy’s knife with its rather small size and sheepsfoot style blade, it was traditionally given to boys for their religious confirmation, around 12/14 yo, which marked the end of childhood.
![Vintage French knife Langres by Le Sabot](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Langres-sabot-1.jpg?resize=525%2C394&ssl=1)
![Vintage French knife Langres Au Sabot](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Langres-sabot-5.jpg?resize=525%2C383&ssl=1)
![Vintage French folding knife Langres Le Sabot](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Langres-sabot-3.jpg?resize=525%2C380&ssl=1)
![Vintage French knife Langres Sheepsfoot blade](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Langres-sabot-6.jpg?resize=525%2C420&ssl=1)
It’s a simple slipjoint, with traditionally a round handle with a single but strong top bolster and a sheepsfoot blade.
![French knife Langres parts sheepsfoot blade](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kit_brut_couteau_poche_langres_9394.jpg?resize=525%2C349&ssl=1)
The handle can be of various materials: horn, synthetic or wood.
![Vintage Langres French knife slipjoint black horn](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/s-l1600-2.jpg?resize=525%2C417&ssl=1)
![Vintage Langres Brossard carbon steel knife](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/s-l1600-3-1.jpg?resize=525%2C90&ssl=1)
The size can vary, but it’s rather small
![Vintage Langres knife alternative handle](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/s-l1600-1.jpg?resize=525%2C331&ssl=1)
A utilitarian knife, easy to slip in the pocket.
![Langres French knife wood handle slipjoint folder](https://i0.wp.com/knives-of-france-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/couteau-le-langre-1.jpg?resize=525%2C525&ssl=1)
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