This is one of the most asked questions at Laguiole. Where can you buy a real Laguiole knife? How to recognize them? Here is a little explanation, but know one thing, for lovers of French know-how and beautiful knives, a real Laguiole will be made in Laguiole.
The Laguiole is a particular form of knife. Each cutler has filed its own brand. This is the quality guarantee of the knives. To better understand all the specificities of these exceptional objects, it is best to go directly to the workshops and admire the unique know-how of our cutlers.
Visiting the workshops, a must
In order to have no more secrets on the manufacture of the Laguiole knife, we invite you to visit the cutlery in Laguiole. The cutlers open the door to their workshops, located either in the extension of the shops, or outside the village. A very interesting visit to discover the different trades who work on the manufacture of the Laguiole knife, as well as the steps necessary to create this objet d'art. You will realize the time needed to make a Laguiole knife, as well as the number of parts needed to obtain a beautiful knife with a forced edge: handle (in wood or horn, but not only), bolsters, fly, spring, steel, stainless steel or damask blade, corkscrews, plates, rivets to form the shepherd's cross on the handle.
Back to story
The Laguiole knife is above all a story. A story of man, know-how, territory. Since its creation in the village of Laguiole in 1828 – 1829 by the cutlers Calmels, Glaise, Mas, Pagès, the knife has evolved. Parts were added such as the punch in 1840 or the corkscrew in 1880. He travelled in the pocket of Auvergnats and Aveyronnais who left to work in Paris. Laguiole began to make itself known and his fame has increased, and even extended internationally in the 80s, with the creation of the Forge de Laguiole. Its building entrusted to the designer Philippe Stark is recognizable among all.
With or without bee?
The bee is not a sign of guarantee for a Laguiole. In cutlery, this part of the knife is called a fly. This fly can be chiselled into a bee, four leaf clover, animal head, or any other representation of your choice.
where to buy a Laguiole knife?
Coming back to the main question, you are wondering where to buy a real Laguiole knife. Without a doubt we will tell you at the village of Laguiole, in France. Our cutlers defend their know-how and the quality of their work to offer you exceptional, unique and handmade products.
