Roland LANNIER folding knife Why so serious? G10 white and bamboo
Modern design meets functionality – a gentleman’s knife by Roland Lannier
The inspiration for this exceptional folding knife comes from contemporary furniture design. Roland Lannier set out to reinterpret the concept of elegance and value—without relying on traditional, rare, or environmentally harmful materials.
He chose a modern composite of fiberglass and acrylic resin for the handle scales. Paired with a natural bamboo backspacer, the result is a refined interplay of contrast and harmony—between the synthetic and the organic, modernity and nature.
For the blade, Roland Lannier uses high-quality, edge-retaining 14C28N Sandvik steel. This stainless steel is cryogenically treated and hardened to approximately 60 HRC. The blade is finely hand-sharpened and finished with a matte surface. It locks securely via a precise linerlock mechanism.
With this elegant gentleman’s knife, Roland Lannier wants to inspire people to take a perfectly sharp cutting tool to the restaurant. Because a clean, precise cut—whether through meat, fish, or vegetables—significantly enhances the culinary experience.
Blade: 14C18N Nitrogen boosted stainless steel, cryo treated
Hardness: HRC 60
Scales: G10 with bamboo spacer
Length: 26 cm while open, 13 cm folded
height: 19 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Mounted on beryllium bronze washers, with ceramic detent ball
100% made in France
| Finish: | mat |
|---|---|
| blade steel: | stainless steel |
| handle material: | other |
| plates: | without guillochage |
Roland LANNIER
In 2014, ROLAND LANNIER left the PERCEVAL forge and has been working in his own workshop in Thiers since September 2014.
His first work, the fine gentleman's pocket knife Why so Serious, is based on the film Batman: The Dark Knight. With this model, he immediately won a talent competition organised in Thiers in 2014. In addition to the Why so serrious and the Spring Heeled Jack pocket knife, Roland also makes table knives and chef's knives.
Many fabulous restaurants around the world offer to dine with Roland Lannier's table knives. The reference list is impressive.
Contact: lannier.roland@gmail.com, Roland Lannnier, 20 Rue Victor Hugo, 63300 Thiers, France
