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From raw material to exceptional piece
The manufacture of an artisanal Laguiole knife follows a precise process.
Each step is carried out by hand, in accordance with traditions.
The goal: to createa unique, durable and perfectly fitting knife.
1. Forging the parts
The elements produced:
- Blade
- Spring
- fly
- Mitres
- Turntables
This step ensures the strength and quality of the knife.
2. Working with steel
Thedocuments are then:
- cut
- Adjusted
- polished
The plates form the structure of the knife.
The bolsters protect and reinforce the whole.
3. The manufacture of the blade
The blades are made of:
- stainless steel (12C27M, 14C28N)
- or carbon steel
They offer:
- A long-lasting edge
- corrosion resistance
- Easy maintenance
4. Artisanal Damascus blades
Damascus blades are forged by superimposing molten steels
Here are the finished damask blades
Result:
- Unique patterns
- High resistance
- Exceptional aesthetics
- Each blade is a piece of art.
5. Laguiole Artisanal Spring and Bee
Guilloché of the Plates and Spring by Hand
Guilloché Spring with file
Guilloché Spring with a File
The Laguiole spring allows the blade to be opened.
It must fit perfectly.
The Laguiole bee :
- is a symbol
- Can be forged or welded
- reflects the craftsmanship quality
6. Guilloché of the handcrafted spring
The Laguiole artisanal guilloché is made by hand.
Possible reasons:
- curves
- lines
- Geometric shapes
Each knife has a unique decoration
7. Shaping the handcrafted handle
The handle is made from raw material.
Tools used:
- lime
- Sanding
- Polishing
The cutler sculpts the final shape by hand.
8. Horn handles
Raw horns
Cutting a Horn PointNatural horn offers:
- Unique shades
- High robustness
Types:
- Horn tip (high-end)
Set of 5 flatware in Flamed Horn Point
9. Wooden handles
Olive wood chips
Juniper Plate for Sleeves and Bolsters
Species used:
Wood is:
- Worked raw
- Unvarnished
- Scalable over time
10. Assembling the Laguiole knife
All parts are assembled:
- Perfect alignment
- Smooth operation
- Precise fit
A key step in artisanal know-how.
- Simple
- Doubles
- Triple
- quadruple
They are sometimes guilloché and chiseled by hand, in stainless steel, copper or brass.
12. The Hand-Engraved Bee
On the top-of-the-range models:
- Handmade engraving
- precise relief
- Unique patterns
13. Polishing and final control
Polishing the Handle
Quality Control
Last step:
- Polishing
- Verification
- Quality Control
Each knife is inspected individually.
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