{"product_id":"forge-de-laguiole-collection-12-cm-brute-de-forge-blade-caribbean-rosewood","title":"Forge de Laguiole Collection 12 cm Brute de Forge Blade - Caribbean Rosewood","description":"\u003csection style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Raw, Artisanal Masterpiece of French Blacksmithing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the ultimate expression of traditional French cutlery. The Forge de Laguiole Collection 12 cm pocket knife pairs the dramatic, rustic beauty of a hand-hammered \u003cem\u003eBrute de Forge\u003c\/em\u003e blade with the refined elegance of Chechen wood—commercially prized in luxury woodworking as Caribbean Rosewood. Designed for true connoisseurs, this full-size folding knife represents the absolute pinnacle of artisanal craftsmanship and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously handcrafted start-to-finish within the official Forge de Laguiole manufactory in Laguiole, France, each individual knife is forged, assembled, and hand-chiseled by a single dedicated master blacksmith, ensuring exceptional quality and individual character in every final piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual Item Photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because each natural handle features its own distinct grain patterns and rich color tones, every individual knife in this collection is custom photographed. The images shown are of the exact pocket knife you will receive. This ensures complete transparency, allowing you to appreciate the specific natural beauty, as well as the unique, hand-chiseled bee and spring work crafted exclusively for this exact piece before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-Chiseled Artistry: Unlike standard models, every \"Collection\" knife features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebee and spring that are entirely hand-filed and chiseled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby the same artisan who forged the tool. This intricate work is a unique signature of the maker, ensuring that no two pieces are ever identical. Every file stroke reflects the centuries-old tradition preserved within the Forge de Laguiole workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #003366; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eThe Rustic Prestige of a Brute de Forge Blade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike polished commercial blades, the upper portion of a \u003cem\u003eBrute de Forge\u003c\/em\u003e blade is intentionally left with its raw, hand-hammered forge scale intact straight from the anvil. This striking, dark textured finish creates a bold contrast against the precision-ground, razor-sharp cutting edge. Hot-forged at 1000°C from premium French steel, the blade offers superior edge retention and strength while showcasing the visible signature of the blacksmith's hammer marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221); margin: 25px 0px; background-color: rgb(253, 253, 253); height: 134.203px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 24.6406px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background-color: rgb(0, 51, 102); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; font-size: 1.1em; height: 24.6406px;\"\u003eThe Laguiole Imports Guarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 109.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 20px; height: 109.562px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e100% Authenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officially handcrafted within the village of Laguiole, France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Based Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #0055aa; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laguiole-imports.com\/pages\/laguiole-knives-and-corkscrews-repair-warranty-support\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWarranty and Repairs Support Page ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFast Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders placed before 2 PM EST ship the exact same business day from Jacksonville, FL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color md-content stronger tutor-markdown-rendering\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_cf3d42a28a07c0b5\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is crafted from exotic Chechen wood—commercially prized in luxury woodworking as Caribbean Rosewood. Sourced from sustainable Central American hardwood forests, Chechen wood is celebrated for its remarkable density, high natural luster, and dramatic grain patterns. Ranging in color from warm golden-amber to rich dark chocolate hues, its tight, intertwining grain yields a silky-smooth finish in the hand while offering exceptional resistance to wear and moisture over a lifetime of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forge de Laguiole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48908790235391,"sku":"00008993","price":816.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/9597\/files\/ForgedeLaguioleCollection12cmBrutedeForgeBlade-CaribbeanRosewood2026072101-20260729-135443.webp?v=1785354882","url":"https:\/\/www.laguiole-imports.com\/en-au\/products\/forge-de-laguiole-collection-12-cm-brute-de-forge-blade-caribbean-rosewood","provider":"Laguiole Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}