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Thiers Issard or Thiers Issard Sabatier ((:tjɛʁ isaʁ sabatje)) is a French cutlery manufacturer; they are one of a number of companies using the Sabatier name. It exports a wide range of knives and straight razors to approximately thirty countries.〔(Classic shaving ) through the Internet Archive: The Thiers-Issard Story. (Blade manufacturing details) quote: ''...In 1884 Mr. Thiers undertook to establish his own forge and assume the rightful place of such a highly regarded craftsman - working for himself. In order to differentiate his products from those produced by other members of his family who were still active in the trade themselves, he named his factory Thiers-Issard, adding his wife's family name, Issard, to his own...'' and: ''As can be expected, the more grinding required, such as in the case of a Full Hollow Ground "Singing" razor, and the more skill and precision required in accomplishing the grind, the higher the finished razor's resulting cost...'' and: ''When the edge of this razor is plucked or strummed much like a guitar string, a clear resonant tone is heard.'' also: ''They must flex with the pressure of the fingernail only and of course, "Singing" razors must "Sing."''〕〔(THIERS ISSARD SABATIER ):"Cutlers since 1884 " quote: ''We perpetuate the tradition of our founder Pierre Thiers, razors maker in 1880, time after time, we first add razor blades in 1920, then in 1958 the SABATIER * * * *ELEPHANT range, and in 1995 the PIGEAT prestigious cutler's range.''〕 They are viewed as one of the top cutlery firms in Europe.〔(CNN.com food news ):A potpourri of unusual holiday gifts for your favorite chef by Randall H. Harber CNN News Editor December 11, 2000 quote: ''Two of the top brands of carbon steel knives are French-made Sabatier and Thiers Issard -- both available online, selling for about $70.''〕〔(bethesdarow.com/redevelopment ):"Dine and Shop at Bethesda Row MD" quote: ''...The store will also feature their Screwpull wine and bar equipment, Le Creuset Kitchen Tools, exclusive French Thiers Issard Cutlery and Riedel Stemware...''〕 They are considered, along with DOVO, as one of the leading manufacturers of straight razors in Europe as well as the rest of the world.〔〔(phillytown.com ):The Finer Things quote: ''Some of the World’s best razors are made in France by Thiers Issard using a lead hardening process during which the steel is plunged in boiling hot lead to heat it to the perfect temperature then it is quenched in water. These razors are the ultimate in straight razor shavers as they take a wickedly sharp velvet edge that would embarrass any modern safety blade. They also hold that edge longer than their high quality counterparts which are made in Solingen Germany by Dovo. However, choosing between a German or a French blade would be like choosing between Mercedes Benz and Rolls Royce; no one should hesitate to buy from either maker as they are both excellent choices, it’s just that one is a notch better than the other.'' also: ''Some of the World’s best razors are made in France by Thiers Issard using a lead hardening process during which the steel is plunged in boiling hot lead to heat it to the perfect temperature then it is quenched in water.''〕〔(GIFTS FOR... the stylish man ): Style and Fashion Dept. Boston Herald By Michael Marotta and Lauren Beckham Falcone Wednesday, December 5, 2007 quote: ''...No self-respecting man-scaper buys razors in the supermarket. The Art of Shaving straight razor is crafted by 123-year-old French company Thiers-Issard, with a carbon steel blade and guide to ensure proper use. ...''〕 They are also makers of exclusive and very expensive Damascene steel knives.〔 They are located in Thiers, France, and are one of the better known of many cutlery manufacturers located in that area.〔(History of Thiers ) (Catalog of cutlery brands in Thiers )〕 They have also been manufacturing razor blades since 1920.〔 Thiers Issard is popular with US retailers. == History == Thiers Issard was established in 1884 by Pierre Thiers, (1860–1929). He was part of a family of master razor makers. The Thiers family owned their own forge.〔 The "Chart of the Jurande" or the Professional Guild Charter of the time lists at least three "Thiers" as master razor makers.〔 In 1870 Pierre Thiers started as an apprentice to a master razor maker and after twenty four years in the trade he had mastered the art well enough to become famous among the cognoscenti and connoisseurs of fine cutlery.〔 In 1884 Pierre Thiers established his own forge. He named his factory Thiers-Issard combining his last name and that of his wife as a way to differentiate himself from the rest of the family who owned similar businesses.〔 From 1884 until his death in 1929 Pierre Thiers worked in his forge and died, reportedly, at work.〔 After his death, his son Pierre Thiers Jr. (1884–1962) assisted by his mother continued the family business.〔 Pierre Thiers Jr. worked as an apprentice under his father and he was a skilled forger in his own right.〔 As the business prospered more family members joined the company starting with Louis Thiers (1910–1985) and later by another Pierre Thiers (1914–1997).〔 In 1985 the Thiers Issard company was acquired by Gilles Reynewaeter. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thiers Issard」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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