Laguiole Knives - Is it a bee or a fly?

The story makes for interesting reading. The Laguiole knife used to have a so-called “mouche”, which translates as “fly” but is known as the bee. The bee was the small piece of triangular or oval shaped metal, sometimes with a ring, which you needed to pull up to allow the blade to close. Today, on the forced notch of the Laguiole, the bee no longer has a functional role. But it is still there as a decoration, as a testament to the technical feature of its origins.

The Laguiole knife has traditionally been given as a gift, previously held on to or handed down. From generation to generation, and from a friend to friend - in exchange for a coin so as not to break the friendship. In the process, a whole series of memories are passed from pocket to pocket, and from imagination to imagination.
More interesting facts about Laguiole cutlery here

Laguiole Knives - Is it a bee or a fly?

The Laguiole knife has traditionally been given as a gift, previously held on to or handed down. From generation to generation, and from a friend to friend - in exchange for a coin so as not to break the friendship. In the process, a whole series of memories are passed from pocket to pocket, and from imagination to imagination. More interesting facts about Laguiole cutlery here

Need your Laguiole repair? Who you gonna call?

Need your Laguiole repair?
Who you gonna call?

You Purchased Your Item From Laguiole Imports

If you are located in the United States we will handle the shipping to and from France for your Laguiole repair or warranty service. In most cases, we will act on your behalf with the manufacturer and handle your claim quickly and efficiently.

You Did Not Purchase Your Item From Laguiole Imports

For all brands except Forge de Laguiole we will not be able to handle your claim. You will need to contact the original retailer and most likely asked to ship your knife or corkscrew to France at your cost. Moreover, the manufacturer will require you to pay for the cost of the return shipping.

Considering purchasing overseas? Visit our Warranty Page First.

* Photo of a broken spring on a Chateau Laguiole corkscrew

You Purchased Your Item From Laguiole Imports

If you are located in the United States we will handle the shipping to and from France for your Laguiole repair or warranty service. In most cases, we will act on your behalf with the manufacturer and handle your claim quickly and efficiently.

You Did Not Purchase Your Item From Laguiole Imports

Considering purchasing overseas?
Visit our Warranty Page First.

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Free Express Engravings

We now offer free express engravings on all corkscrews, pocket knives and steak knives. Orders typically ship same or next business day. Choose between laser engraving or diamond engraving for a more vintage look.

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Small But Efficient

The 7 cm (2.7") handle Laguiole pocket knives are small enough to be stored in any small areas such as a small purse or pocket.

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Laguiole's History

Pierre-Jean Calmels, a blacksmith in the village of Laguiole, conceived the first Laguiole knife in 1829. Calmels built two models, the capuchadou, knife of the ordinary peasants of the Aubrac and the Spanish Navaja, brought back from Catalogne by seasonal workers.

The hardest steel tempered in Laguiole purest natural spring, a spring to close the blade, a handle fashioned from the local Aubrac Oax's horn... an exceptional knife was born. Over the years, Pierre-Jean Calmels perfected his art by adding a Trocar in 1840 to meet the needs of herders and farmers.

The Origins of the Laguiole bee

Legend has it that Napoleon I allowed the inhabitants of Laguiole to have a bee on the village’s coat of arms to reward them for their bravery. There is, however, no written record to confirm the legend. And it’s rather unlikely, as at the time of the French Empire the people of the Aveyron region were known for their opposition to military service.

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If you purchased your item from Laguiole imports

If you are located in the United States we will handle the shipping to and from France for your repair or warranty service.In most cases, we will act on your behalf with the manufacturer and handle your claim quickly and efficiently (see details below).

If you purchased your item overseas or from another U.S. retailer

For all brands except Forge de Laguiole (see tab below) we will not be able to handle your claim. You will need to contact the original retailer and most likely asked to ship your knife or corkscrew to France at your cost. Moreover, the manufacturer will also require you to pay for the cost of the return shipping.

Expected Turnaround for repairs & warranty claims

As of June 2019

Forge de Laguiole: 30 days or less
Fontenille Pataud: 30 days or less
Nontron: 30 days or less
Chateau Laguiole:60/90 days due to the company ongoing overhaul.
We expect that Chateau Laguiole will be back to our standard 30 days repair schedule by the fall of 2019

IF YOU MADE YOUR PURCHASE FROM US

If you are located in the United States we will handle the shipping fees to and from France for your repair or warranty service.In most cases, we will act on your behalf with the manufacturer and handle your claim quickly and efficiently (see details below).

IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR ITEM OVERSEA OR
FROM AN OTHER U.S. RETAILER

For all brands except Forge de Laguiole (see tab below) we will not be able to handle your claim. You will need to contact the original retailer and most likely asked to ship your knife or corkscrew to France at your cost. Moreover, the manufacturer will require you to pay for the cost of the return shipping.

Forge de Laguiole Warranty

Forge de Laguiole offers a lifetime limited warranty against manufacturer defects.

Warranty and repair support are only available for Forge de Laguiole cutlery purchased from a U.S. retailer located within the United States (proof of purchase required).

If the item failure is deemed to be a manufacturer's defect you will not be charged any repair fees. If it was not a manufacturer's defect (i.e. bent foil cutter blade, screw, etc...) you will be informed of the repair cost in advance. Expected turnaround is up to 30 days Please complete the form below to start the process.

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Chateau Laguiole Warranty

Chateau Laguiole offers a lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects.

Warranty and repairs support are only available for Chateau Laguiole purchased from Laguiole-Imports.com.
If your Chateau Laguiole was not purchased from us please contact the original retailer for warranty support.

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Fontenille Pataud Warranty

Fontenille Pataud offers a lifetime limited warrantyagainst manufacturing defects.
Warranty and repairs support are only available for Fontenille Pataud cutlery purchased from Laguiole-Imports.com

If the item failure is deemed to be a manufacturer's defect you will not be charged any repair fees. If it was not a manufacturer's defect (i.e. bent foil cutter blade, screw, etc...) you will be informed of the repair cost in advance. Expected turnaround is up to 30 days. Please complete the form below to start the process.

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Max Capdebarthes Warranty

Max Capdebarthes offers a limited warranty against manufacturer defects. Leather sheaths will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of the manufacturer if the sheath is found to be defective.
What is covered: Any product failure due to manufacturer defect. Issues like cuts, punctured leather or obvious signs of negligence are not covered under the warranty. Please contact us with any warranty claims, do not send an item to France directly as it may not be handled correctly.

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Code38 Warranty

Code38 professional wine knives carry a Manufacturer’s international warranty covering any defects in materials or workmanship for the lifetime of the product. This Warranty does not cover fair wear and tear, alteration or unreasonable use. Register your Code38 to be covered by the Lifetime Warranty.

Code38 takes extraordinary measures so your Code38 will give you many years of dependable service. If it doesn't, at our discretion the manufacturer will gladly repair or replace it with one of equal or greater value. This warranty does not cover abuse, alteration, theft, loss, or unauthorised and/or unreasonable use of your Code38 product. This warranty does not cover accessories, engraving, colour finishes, cleaning or sharpening. To obtain warranty service, it must be an approved return, please contact us

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*Disclaimer: The above warranties are offered by the manufacturers, not Laguiole Imports. Although extremely rare Laguiole Imports cannot be held responsible for any issues with the manufacturer related to a warranty claim.

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Laguiole Knives - Is it a bee or a fly?

Laguiole Knives - Is it a bee or a fly?

Need your Laguiole repair? Who you gonna call?

Free Express Engravings

Small But Efficient

Laguiole Imports on Instagram

Laguiole Repair & Warranty Support

If you purchased your item from Laguiole imports

If you purchased your item overseas or from another U.S. retailer

Expected Turnaround for repairs & warranty claims

Forge de Laguiole Warranty

Chateau Laguiole Warranty

Fontenille Pataud Warranty

Max Capdebarthes Warranty

Code38 Warranty

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