Named after the Great St Bernard Hospice, a traveler’s hospice on the often treacherous St. Bernard Pass in the Alps located between Switzerland and Italy. The pass, the lodge, and the dogs are named after Bernard of Menthon, the monk who established the station 1000 years ago.

Saint Bernard was originally bred as a working dog and later rescued people lost in the snow. They carried a mythical small barrel of brandy around their neck to revive frozen mountaineers. Napoleon's soldiers' chronicles tell how many lives were saved by the Saint-Bernard. Their heroic behavior gave birth to the motto "Nobility, dedication, sacrifice." This motto inspires the St. Bernard knife.The enduring strength, humble beginnings, and unfailing craftsmanship are a tribute to the name.

Consider this: This knife was handmade in Europe's capital of cutlery, "Thiers." The “Gilles” Fontenille Pataud collection of knives are considered by many to be some of the best pocket knives money can buy. All Knives offered by Gilles are entirely made by a single craftsman, ensuring pride of ownership of the final piece. This knife is 100% Made in France.