Perceval Le Français, full handle shaped in the « Imilac » meteorite, pallasite discovered in 1822 in the Atacama desert (Chile).

The pallasite are the most rare and gorgeous metallic meteorite. They are part of the original substance of our solar system ; destined to formed the core of the planets.

This piece is a debris from a disintegrating comet. estimated to be over 4,5 billion years.

Forged blade from steel shaft furnace, realized by Christian Moretti.

Gold leaf 24 carat, applied by Marcel Croce.

100 % Made in France by French Excellence.



Dimensions: 199 mm x 17 mm x 12 mm

Blade mounted with beryllium copper washers.



BLADE

lenght : 90 mm

width : 17 mm

thickness : 2,45 mm

Steel obtained with iron ore from low furnaces atmospheric quenching





Hardness Rockwell : 57 HRC

Slow grinding and traditional polishing with emery-covered buffalo leather.



HANDLE : Imilac meteorite

Mounted with pan head screws (stainless steel).

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