{"product_id":"forge-de-laguiole-collection-12-cm-spalted-maple","title":"Forge de Laguiole Collection 12 cm Spalted Maple","description":"\u003csection style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;\"\u003eExperience the ultimate expression of traditional French cutlery. The Forge de Laguiole Collection 12 cm pocket knife pairs the refined beauty of a hot-forged French steel blade with the striking, natural drama of a Spalted Maple handle. Designed for true connoisseurs, this full-size full-handle folding knife represents the absolute pinnacle of artisanal craftsmanship and heritage.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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 the natural spalting process creates a one-of-a-kind pattern of marble-like veins and rich contrast, \u003cstrong\u003eevery knife in this collection is individually photographed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The images shown are of the exact knife you will receive. This ensures total transparency, allowing you to appreciate the specific organic character and hand-chiseled \"Guilloché\" artistry of your unique piece before it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Chiseled Artistry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike standard models, every \"Collection\" folding knife features a \u003cstrong\u003ebee and spring that are entirely hand-filed and chiseled\u003c\/strong\u003e by 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e This extraordinary model features a handle crafted from rare \u003cstrong\u003eSpalted Maple\u003c\/strong\u003e wood, a highly sought-after hardwood prized for its striking visual drama. \"Spalting\" is a natural organic process where delicate dark lines and intricate, marble-like veins are formed through the wood as it cures. Ranging from pale cream and warm amber to jet-black ribboned contrast, no two Spalted Maple handles are ever identical—making each knife a true collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #dddddd; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #fdfdfd;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background-color: #003366; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eThe Laguiole Imports Guarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 20px;\"\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","brand":"Forge de Laguiole","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48918220374271,"sku":"00008894","price":995.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/9597\/files\/ForgedeLaguioleCollection12cmSpaltedMaple2026072101-20260730-155205.webp?v=1785441356","url":"https:\/\/www.laguiole-imports.com\/en-ca\/products\/forge-de-laguiole-collection-12-cm-spalted-maple","provider":"Laguiole Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}