FORGE DE LAQUIOLE

Many people instantly recognise the style and design of a Laguiole knife, even if they don’t know about its origins. The slender, traditional knives with the bee (or fly) on the spine. We often hear people refer to them as “grandfathers pocket knife” or table knives in classy restaurants. The sommelier pocket knives, with an included corkscrew just as iconic. It’s an unmistakeable design. So much so even, that it is regularly imitated.

The name Laguiole is taken from the village where these knives originate from. The village of Laguiole in Aubrac, France. Each knife that is made at the Forge de Laguiole is made, assembled and finished by a single Master knifesmith. That means each knife is hand made in France. The knives are well known for their use of natural handle material, such as wood, horn or bone. Though these days there are models available with more modern materials for those who like it.

The history of knifemaking in Laguiole dates back to 1828, when the first knifemaker settled in the village. The knives where originally made to be simple pocket knives for farmers. Today, Fore de Laguiole counts around 100 employees and is an established business. The knives are not only pocket knives, but also a trusted name and a symbol of beauty and quality among collectors.