Reviewed by Ronald R.
Verified Buyer
Another beautiful offering from Laguiole, France
Love the blue handle — unusual — beautiful craftsmanship overall — perfect size for an everyday carry knife.
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$71.00 AUD
The Laguiole XS 9 cm represents the ultimate expression of the "Gentleman’s knife"—compact, sophisticated, and engineered for those who appreciate discreet luxury. This small and elegantly designed pen knife features a precision lock-back mechanism that ensures the blade locks securely when in use. A Fontenille Pataud masterpiece, it features hand-guilloché detailing along the entire spring and a traditionally forged bee, markers of a knife crafted with absolute precision by a single master artisan.
Individual Photography: Because burl wood is characterized by its highly complex, non-linear grain and unique knot patterns, no two handles are ever alike. We provide high-resolution photography for each piece; the knife pictured is the exact one you will receive. This ensures that the specific "eyes" and swirls of the wood you select are exactly what will arrive for your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with genuine Blue Poplar Burl scales. Burl wood is harvested from the rare, rounded outgrowths on a tree where the grain has grown in a spectacular, deformed manner, creating dense clusters of "eyes" and intricate swirling patterns. To achieve this striking finish, the wood has undergone a stabilization and dyeing process that infuses the deep, varied grain with a rich oceanic blue. The result is a handle that looks like a miniature aerial view of a seascape, offering a smooth, polished feel and a mesmerizing depth that highlights the wood's natural complexity.
At 9 cm (closed), this knife is designed to sit comfortably and unnoticed in a pocket until needed. Each piece is a unique specimen of natural artistry, expertly shaped and polished in Thiers—Europe’s historic cradle of fine cutlery.
| Authenticity & Warranty |
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• 100% Made in France: Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud. • Lifetime Warranty: Guaranteed against manufacturer defects. • U.S. Based Support: We provide seamless warranty and repair coordination directly from our Jacksonville, Florida location. |
Black Poplar burl AKA "Mappa Burl" Populus nigra
The burl has been sabilized and or stained for added strenght. Harvested in France
Blade: 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, 2.5 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Brushed
Plates: 1.25 mm stainless.
Decorated Spring & lock-back system: 2.5 mm stainless - Hand file work
Blade Size: 7.40 cm (2.92")
Handle Size: 9.30 cm (3.66") including back lock release
Open Size: 16.7 cm (6.57")
Weight: ~ 44 grams (1.6 oz.)
What is a Forged Bee? You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meets the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps, it's a good sign that the bee and spring were forged from the same piece of metal. You can also recognize a soldered bee by noticing a straight gap/ridge where the bee meets the spring.
Most inexpensive Laguiole pocket knives found on the market have a soldered bee. The process of adding the bee to the spring by soldering it saves time and money, this is why the cost of soldered bee knives can be substantially less. The original Laguiole knives had forged bees.
The Laguiole XS 9 cm represents the ultimate expression of the "Gentleman’s knife"—compact, sophisticated, and engineered for those who appreciate discreet luxury. This small and elegantly designed pen knife features a precision lock-back mechanism that ensures the blade locks securely when in use. A Fontenille Pataud masterpiece, it features hand-guilloché detailing along the entire spring and a traditionally forged bee, markers of a knife crafted with absolute precision by a single master artisan.
Individual Photography: Because burl wood is characterized by its highly complex, non-linear grain and unique knot patterns, no two handles are ever alike. We provide high-resolution photography for each piece; the knife pictured is the exact one you will receive. This ensures that the specific "eyes" and swirls of the wood you select are exactly what will arrive for your collection.
Handle Character: This model is adorned with genuine Blue Poplar Burl scales. Burl wood is harvested from the rare, rounded outgrowths on a tree where the grain has grown in a spectacular, deformed manner, creating dense clusters of "eyes" and intricate swirling patterns. To achieve this striking finish, the wood has undergone a stabilization and dyeing process that infuses the deep, varied grain with a rich oceanic blue. The result is a handle that looks like a miniature aerial view of a seascape, offering a smooth, polished feel and a mesmerizing depth that highlights the wood's natural complexity.
At 9 cm (closed), this knife is designed to sit comfortably and unnoticed in a pocket until needed. Each piece is a unique specimen of natural artistry, expertly shaped and polished in Thiers—Europe’s historic cradle of fine cutlery.
| Authenticity & Warranty |
|---|
|
• 100% Made in France: Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud. • Lifetime Warranty: Guaranteed against manufacturer defects. • U.S. Based Support: We provide seamless warranty and repair coordination directly from our Jacksonville, Florida location. |
Black Poplar burl AKA "Mappa Burl" Populus nigra
The burl has been sabilized and or stained for added strenght. Harvested in France
Blade: 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, 2.5 mm thick, 58-59 Hrc.
Metal Finish: Brushed
Plates: 1.25 mm stainless.
Decorated Spring & lock-back system: 2.5 mm stainless - Hand file work
Blade Size: 7.40 cm (2.92")
Handle Size: 9.30 cm (3.66") including back lock release
Open Size: 16.7 cm (6.57")
Weight: ~ 44 grams (1.6 oz.)
What is a Forged Bee? You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meets the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps, it's a good sign that the bee and spring were forged from the same piece of metal. You can also recognize a soldered bee by noticing a straight gap/ridge where the bee meets the spring.
Most inexpensive Laguiole pocket knives found on the market have a soldered bee. The process of adding the bee to the spring by soldering it saves time and money, this is why the cost of soldered bee knives can be substantially less. The original Laguiole knives had forged bees.