[kahnjar1]

Originally Posted by Dom

Hi Stu.
in France, ... in the past ... when artisans want to get the title of "master",
they must prepare a project, in their field, and in straight line with their specialty

the project achievement will be called; "chef-d'oeuvre"
either in English; "masterpiece"
but I dunno if the meaning it's the same ?

any way, it's a realization at a scale reduced ...
the better of the best possible, that the candidate at this title, may realize,
then it will be judged by his "pairs" (committee of former masters)
who will decide to "receive, master" or not the candidate

may be your knifes collection could be, a prove from a craftsmanship of a "master" ?
or similar ?

this collection seems from a very good "facture" (workmanship )


rgds

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Dom

Yes Dom you are right. I remember items of furniture were also made by apprentices to the master, as an example of their ability to produce worthy items. With the provenance I have (assuming it is correct) these knives COULD also be as you have suggested.
Regards Stu