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Corkscrew
Beautiful product. Worth the money
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$49.50
This Forge de Laguiole corkscrew features a handle crafted from 5,000-year-old sub-fossilized Oak. Sourced from ancient trees preserved in European peat bogs, this wood has undergone a natural mineralization process over millennia, resulting in an incredibly dense material with deep, charcoal-black tones. This specific model features the "Bark" finish, which retains the rugged, organic outer texture of ancient wood to provide a slip-resistant grip and a tangible connection to prehistory.
Handmade in Laguiole, France, these corkscrews—often referred to as the "Sommeliers"—are the only high-end waiter-style tools to feature the traditional Shepherd's Cross meticulously pinned into the handle.
Developed in collaboration with professional sommeliers worldwide, this tool’s ergonomics, elegance, and efficiency earned it the prestigious "Prix Design Plus" award in Frankfurt, Germany. Each masterpiece is entirely hand-assembled and completed by a single master craftsman to ensure the highest standards of quality and pride in the finished object.
Today, Forge de Laguiole represents the pinnacle of quality in the industry. With a reputation for integrity, ethics, and innovative design, this specialized team of 100 employees has established the brand as the essential choice for luxury Laguiole cutlery.
The Forge de Laguiole workshop is located in the historic village of Laguiole, France (population 1,300), the birthplace of this iconic style of cutlery in the early 1800s.
Crafted from a 5,000-year-old subfossil oak, discovered beneath the Rhenish gravels of France. Your purchase includes a beautiful physical booklet (in French) detailing the extraordinary history and discovery of this ancient wood.
View the English translation of the booklet ↗
Memories of a subfossilized oak
This Forge de Laguiole corkscrew features a handle crafted from 5,000-year-old sub-fossilized Oak. Sourced from ancient trees preserved in European peat bogs, this wood has undergone a natural mineralization process over millennia, resulting in an incredibly dense material with deep, charcoal-black tones. This specific model features the "Bark" finish, which retains the rugged, organic outer texture of ancient wood to provide a slip-resistant grip and a tangible connection to prehistory.
Handmade in Laguiole, France, these corkscrews—often referred to as the "Sommeliers"—are the only high-end waiter-style tools to feature the traditional Shepherd's Cross meticulously pinned into the handle.
Developed in collaboration with professional sommeliers worldwide, this tool’s ergonomics, elegance, and efficiency earned it the prestigious "Prix Design Plus" award in Frankfurt, Germany. Each masterpiece is entirely hand-assembled and completed by a single master craftsman to ensure the highest standards of quality and pride in the finished object.
Today, Forge de Laguiole represents the pinnacle of quality in the industry. With a reputation for integrity, ethics, and innovative design, this specialized team of 100 employees has established the brand as the essential choice for luxury Laguiole cutlery.
The Forge de Laguiole workshop is located in the historic village of Laguiole, France (population 1,300), the birthplace of this iconic style of cutlery in the early 1800s.
Crafted from a 5,000-year-old subfossil oak, discovered beneath the Rhenish gravels of France. Your purchase includes a beautiful physical booklet (in French) detailing the extraordinary history and discovery of this ancient wood.
View the English translation of the booklet ↗
Memories of a subfossilized oak
Forge de Laguiole corkscrews are shipped same business day from Florida when ordered by 4 PM Eastern time. UPS delivery can be expected in 1 to 3 business days depending on destination. International shipping options are available at checkout.
* We provide free U.S. base warranty and repair support for Forge de Laguiole items purchased from one of our U.S retailers or Laguiole-Imports.com.
Forge de Laguiole items purchased overseas or from an unauthorized retail channel will need to be shipped to France and back to the U.S. at the owner's expanse. The original retail channel will need to be contacted for assistance.