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Each Original Forge de Laguiole knife is a unique object, handmade by a Master Bladesmith.
An Original Forge de Laguiole® knife is the result of the combination of extraordinary materials of exceptional quality. The blades are forged at 1000°C using the special high-performance T12 steel.The handles are carefully crafted from noble and natural materials such as wood or horn in a way that respects our environment. The making of the Original Forge de Laguiole® knife is framed by strict guidelines. Forge de Laguiole combines the know-how of their master cutlers with the precision of a goldsmith – from the assembly to the polishing, and from the hand chiseling to the sharpening.
This Laguiole knife was entirely hand made in the village of Laguiole and features a forged T12 blade, bolster and liners. This piece also features the traditional shepherd cross found on most high-end traditional Laguiole cutlery and a one piece forged decorated spring top. Handmade in the village of Laguiole, France Forge de Laguiole knives are truly and by far of the highest quality offer in the market today.
The Forge de Laguiole workshop is located in the tiny village of Laguiole, France - Pop. 1300 - where the Laguiole knife first appeared in the early 1800's. Interesting pages: Laguiole's history and facts.
Included:Knife - Gift Box - Certificate - Sheath - Warranty & Repairs Support
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Each Original Forge de Laguiole knife is a unique object, handmade by a Master Bladesmith.
An Original Forge de Laguiole® knife is the result of the combination of extraordinary materials of exceptional quality. The blades are forged at 1000°C using the special high-performance T12 steel.
The handles are carefully crafted from noble and natural materials such as wood or horn in a way that respects our environment. The making of the Original Forge de Laguiole® knife is framed by strict guidelines. Forge de Laguiole combines the know-how of their master cutlers with the precision of a goldsmith – from the assembly to the polishing, and from the hand chiseling to the sharpening.
This Laguiole knife was entirely hand made in the village of Laguiole and features a forged T12 blade, bolster and liners. This piece also features the traditional shepherd cross found on most high-end traditional Laguiole cutlery and a one piece forged decorated spring top. Handmade in the village of Laguiole, France Forge de Laguiole knives are truly and by far of the highest quality offer in the market today.
The Forge de Laguiole workshop is located in the tiny village of Laguiole, France - Pop. 1300 - where the Laguiole knife first appeared in the early 1800's. Interesting pages: Laguiole's history and facts.
Included: Knife - Gift Box - Certificate - Sheath - Warranty & Repairs Support - Free Shipping & Free Returns (U.S only)
The blade, bolsters and spring of this knife are forged from T12 steel. This non-stainless metal alloy combines the durability and ease of sharpening found with carbon steel but without the rusting issues. Forge de Laguiole unique methods of forging, combined with tempering, gives this knife a perfect cutting edge. T12 alloy comes from the department of Isère, France and is exclusively made for FDL.
Handle Material:Olive wood harvested in France or Italy.
Actual handle color and/or pattern of the knife you receive may vary from stock photo.
Spring & Bee:One piece forged (no soldered bee).
Closed length: 3.54 inches (9 cm)
Blade length: 3 inches (7.62 cm)
Open length: 6.50 inches (16.51 cm)
Weight: Approx. 42 grams (1.50 oz.)
You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meet the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps its 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 where the bee meet the to of the spring.
Most Laguiole knives from all makers including Forge de Laguiole feature "soldered bees" models. 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.
Fact! The original Laguiole knives had forged bees.
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Location areas are "approximate." Our engravers will place engravings in the most "tasteful & appropriate" way. Please let us know if you have special requests regarding the order of words, size, etc...before you place an order by calling us at 1-860-245-2211. We cannot accept the returns of an item that was not engraved the way you "assumed" it would be unless you provided us with specific written instructions that we did not follow.
Please contact us via email or simply call us at 860-245-2211 with questions.
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