Antique Lastmaker's Stock Knife by French manufacture Potiron & Guimard.

The taillanderie Potron & Guimard was located in the village of Le Loroux-Bottereau, near the city of Nantes in the west of France.

The stock knife is hooked to a work-top and its tip used as a leverage axis.

It is used to reduce bulk (‘stock’) on a last to transform the rough last to a more refined shape before finishing with the rasp.

Stamped: Pottron & Guimard au Loroux-Bottereau ACIER FONDU

Blade free of rust, sharp and honed for use.

Beautiful hand carved and turned handle,

fully treated against wood worm and oiled.

Broken in two sections in the past, it has been professionally renovated by a carpenter and re-enforced by internal grafting.

Total length incl. handle: ~87cm

Weight: 2.75kg

Please note:

• Due to the nature of this item, buyer will be requested for proof of ID

• Despite being a tool and not a weapon, this item may be refused by customs and returned. More than one attempt may be necessary to ship the item safely depending on location.

• Special courrier arrangements will be organised with the buyer to ensure best possible delivery.