{"product_id":"laguiole-xs-guilloche-stabilized-beech-handle","title":"Laguiole XS 9 cm Guilloche Burled Beech End Grain","description":"\u003csection role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"xs-gentleman-knife-title\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Photography:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because end grain wood reveals the internal growth rings and complex cellular structure of the burl, the visual pattern is incredibly intricate and impossible to replicate. We provide high-resolution photography for \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eeach piece; \u003cstrong\u003ethe knife pictured \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eis the exact one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e This ensures that the specific mosaic-like grain and organic detailing you select are exactly what will arrive for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is adorned with \u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003egenuine \u003cstrong\u003eBurled Beech End Grain scales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Unlike traditional side-grain cuts, the \"end grain\" orientation slices across the tree's growth rings, showcasing a stunning, porous \"honeycomb\" or \"stippled\" aesthetic. The natural burling of the Beech wood further complicates this pattern with erratic swirls and clusters of tiny eyes. This orientation is highly prized for its exceptional compressive strength and its ability to display the raw, hypnotic architectural heart of the timber. The result is a handle with immense visual depth and a uniquely warm, organic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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 history, expertly shaped and polished in Thiers—Europe’s historic cradle of fine cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #dddddd; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #003366; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #333333; background: none !important; border: none !important;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e100% Made in France:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0; color: #333333; background: none !important; border: none !important;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed against manufacturer defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #333333; background: none !important; border: none !important;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Based Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e We provide seamless warranty and repair coordination directly from our Jacksonville, Florida location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Fontenille Pataud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12215177740357,"sku":"FP-L4H-DTG","price":334.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/9597\/files\/LaguioleXS9cmGuillocheBurledBeechEndGrain-20260327-130130.jpg?v=1774630954","url":"https:\/\/www.laguiole-imports.com\/products\/laguiole-xs-guilloche-stabilized-beech-handle","provider":"Laguiole Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}