ORDER BY 4pm EST SHIP FREE *TODAY

ORDER BY 4pm EST SHIP FREE *TODAY

12 cm Carvé Boraldes Series - Olivewood Handle - Satin

The Carvé series offers a hand-carved bee and spring without the higher cost usually associated with such knives. Each has been crafted with pride by a single master cutler, ensuring that each masterpiece is unique to its craftsman's work ethic!

This knife is crafted in the village of Laguiole and boasts a forged bee and T12 steel blade. The handle showcases the customary Laguiole shepherd's cross on its left side.

The Forge de Laguiole workshop operates in the tiny village of Laguiole, France - Pop. 1300 - where the famous knife first appeared in the early 1800s. Today, Forge de Laguiole represents the pinnacle of quality in the Laguiole cutlery business. Their reputation for integrity, ethics, and innovative designs has made this small 100 employees company the "Must Have" Laguiole luxury brand.

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A 12 cm Laguiole folding knife can be used as a steak knife; its open length is 8. 3/4" vs. ~9" for a standard steak knife. Why use such a knife at the dinner table or at your favorite steak house? Check out our article (new tab) for the surprising answer.

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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 are 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.

Many Laguiole pocket knives from most manufacturers, including Forge de Laguiole (7 cm knives), offer "soldered bees" models. Most Laguiole knives found on the market are solder bee models. Adding the bee to the spring by soldering saves time and money; this is why the cost of soldered bee knives can be substantially less. The original Laguiole knives had forged bees.

A one piece "spring & bee" during forging

forge de laguiole spring a bee during forging

Olivewood harvested in France or Italy. Please note that the actual handle color and pattern of the item you receive may vary from the stock photos.

Forge de Laguiole pocket knives 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.

french flag color with made in france text

The ultra-modern Forge de Laguiole workshop was created by French designer
Philippe Starck and feature an 18 meters (58 feet) gleaming blade
soaring into the sky above Laguiole.
Forge de laguiole shop designed by French designer Philippe Starck

* 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.

  • Closed length: 4.75" (12.06 cm)
  • Open length: 8.75" (22.23 cm)
  • Spring & Bee: Hand-carved one piece forged spring top
  • Blade: 4" (10.6 cm) - 3 mm thick made of forged T12 alloy.
  • Weight: Approx. 85 grams (3 oz)
  • Bolsters & Liners: Forged T12 Steel 

Forging a knife blade at Forge de Laguiolea forge de laguiole blade in the forge.

For best care, refrain from submerging in water and dry immediately. We recommend using Tuf-Glide Oil-Free Lubricant 1/4 oz Pen. Periodically apply a few drops of lubricant to the axle of all moving parts to maintain optimal performance.Sentry-Solutions Tuf Glide 1/4 oz. Pen-Applicator