{"id":11488,"date":"2023-01-26T16:18:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T15:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/?page_id=11488"},"modified":"2026-03-05T20:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:19:05","slug":"buying-guide-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/buying-guide-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Guide and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11488\" class=\"elementor elementor-11488 elementor-5614\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2306b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2306b8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1ee029\" data-id=\"a1ee029\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8175ee3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tbay-heading\" data-id=\"8175ee3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tbay-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"tbay-element tbay-element-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-tbay-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">How to choose the right Laguiole knife?<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t    \t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde43e1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bde43e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"711\">Choosing an <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"532\">authentic Laguiole knife<\/strong> requires taking into account several criteria: the type of knife (with or without corkscrew), the size of the handle, the materials used and the artisanal finishes.<\/p><p data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"880\">In this <strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"758\">guide to buying the Laguiole knife<\/strong>, we explain how to select the most suitable model for your use or the gift you want to give.<\/p><p data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1062\">The <strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"905\">Laguiole knife<\/strong>, born in the nineteenth century in the village of Laguiole in Aubrac, is today one of the most prestigious symbols of <strong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1061\">artisanal French cutlery<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"><h1 data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1126\">Laguiole Folding knife 1 piece or 2 pieces: which one to choose?<\/h1><p data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1230\">When choosing your <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1178\">Laguiole folding knife<\/strong>, you can opt for two main versions:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1318\"><li data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1265\"><p data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1265\"><strong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1265\">The Laguiole 1-piece knife without corkscrew<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1318\"><p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1318\"><strong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1318\">The Laguiole 2-piece knife with corkscrew<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1375\">These two models correspond to different uses.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1380\"><h2 data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1440\">The Laguiole folding knife 1 piece: the traditional version<\/h2><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1511\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/category\/folding-knives\/?swoof=1&#038;pa_composition-couteau=lame-seule-1-piece&#038;really_curr_tax=87-product_cat\"> <strong data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1473\">Laguiole 1-piece knife<\/strong><\/a> is the original version of the Laguiole.<a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Couteau_Laguiole_en_Aubrac_1_Piece_12_cm_Manche_Olivier_Lame_Brut_de_Forge_2_Mitres_Inox_Brosse_00.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12469 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Couteau_Laguiole_en_Aubrac_1_Piece_12_cm_Manche_Olivier_Lame_Brut_de_Forge_2_Mitres_Inox_Brosse_00-360x360.jpg\" alt=\"Laguiole Knife in Aubrac 1 Piece 12 cm Olive Handle Rough Forge Blade 2 Brushed Stainless Steel Bolsters\" width=\"218\" height=\"218\"><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1706\">This model has only a <strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1562\">folding blade<\/strong>, without a corkscrew. It particularly appeals to lovers of <strong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1661\">traditional Laguiole knives<\/strong> and purists of French cutlery. <\/p><p data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1840\">Thanks to its sleek design, it retains all the <strong data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1801\">purity of the authentic Laguiole line<\/strong> and offers an excellent grip.<\/p><p data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1840\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1942\">The <strong data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1865\">Laguiole 1-piece<\/strong> is often considered the most faithful version of the historic knife.<\/p><p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1942\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1942\">See all our Laguiole folding knives 1 piece <a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/category\/folding-knives\/?swoof=1&#038;pa_composition-couteau=lame-seule-1-piece&#038;really_curr_tax=87-product_cat\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p><hr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"><h2 data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1998\">The Laguiole 2-piece folding knife with corkscrew<\/h2><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2096\">The <strong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2032\">Laguiole 2-piece knife<\/strong> has a blade and a <strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2095\">corkscrew integrated into the handle<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Couteau_Forge_de_Laguiole_Manche_en_Olivier_avec_Tire_Bouchon_2_pieces_Inox_Brosse_12_cm_00.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-38546 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Couteau_Forge_de_Laguiole_Manche_en_Olivier_avec_Tire_Bouchon_2_pieces_Inox_Brosse_12_cm_00-360x360.jpg\" alt=\"Laguiole Forge Messer Olivengriff mit Korkenzieher 2 St\u00fcck Edelstahl geb\u00fcrstet 12 cm\" width=\"231\" height=\"231\"><\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2219\">This version is particularly appreciated for its practicality, especially during meals or wine tastings.<\/p><p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2449\">Historically, the corkscrew was added to the Laguiole knife around <strong data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2299\">1880<\/strong>, when many inhabitants of the Aveyron \u2013 called the <strong data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2371\">Rouergats<\/strong> \u2013 went to Paris to work as <strong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2448\">lemonade makers and caf\u00e9 makers<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2534\">To make their work easier, they had a corkscrew added to their knife.<\/p><p data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2534\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2625\">Today, the <strong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2573\">Laguiole 2-piece<\/strong> knife has become a versatile and very popular knife.<\/p><p data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2625\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2625\">See all our Laguiole folding knives <a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/category\/folding-knives\/?swoof=1&#038;pa_composition-couteau=lame-et-tire-bouchon-2-pieces&#038;really_curr_tax=87-product_cat\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2 pieces HERE<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f9e3ff elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f9e3ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: var(--link-color); font-size: 1.75rem; font-family: var(--tb-text-primary-font);\"> <\/span><\/p><h1 data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"308\">What size should I choose for a Laguiole folding knife?<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"357\">The different sizes of Laguiole knives<\/h2><p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"532\">When choosing a <strong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"404\">Laguiole folding knife<\/strong>, it is important to select <strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"462\">the handle size<\/strong> that best suits your use and grip.<\/p><p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"692\"><strong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"559\">Laguiole knives<\/strong> are generally available in several sizes:<br data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"658\">8 cm, 9 cm, 10 cm, 11 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm and 14 cm<\/strong> for the largest models.<\/p><p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"828\">The size indicated always corresponds to the <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"767\">length of the closed knife<\/strong>, i.e. the <strong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"827\">size of the handle of the Laguiole knife<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\"><h2 data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"886\">Size matching of a Laguiole knife<\/h2><p data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"981\">Here are some points of reference to better understand the dimensions of a <strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"979\">Laguiole folding knife<\/strong> :<\/p><ul data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1272\"><li data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1080\"><p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1080\"><strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1011\">Laguiole knife 10 cm<\/strong> :<br data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1016\">10 cm closed \u2013 8.5 cm blade \u2013 i.e. about <strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1080\">18.5 cm open<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1176\"><p data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1176\"><strong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1110\">Laguiole knife 12 cm<\/strong> :<br data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1115\">12 cm closed \u2013 10 cm blade \u2013 i.e. about <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1176\">22 cm open<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1272\"><p data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1272\"><strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1206\">Laguiole knife 14 cm<\/strong> :<br data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1211\">14 cm closed \u2013 12 cm blade \u2013 i.e. about <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1272\">26 cm open<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1382\">These dimensions allow you to better visualize the <strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1381\">actual size of the Laguiole knife once opened<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"><h2 data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1445\">The 12 cm size: the most common Laguiole knife<\/h2><p data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1507\">The <strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1475\">Laguiole 12 cm knife<\/strong> is the most common size.<\/p><p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1654\">It is generally suitable for both <strong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1573\">men and women<\/strong> and offers an excellent balance between <strong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1653\">comfort of grip and practicality<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1743\">This size is often considered the <strong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1742\">ideal size for everyday use<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\"><h2 data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1798\">Laguiole small knives: 10 cm and 11 cm<\/h2><p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1871\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1839\">Laguiole knives 10 cm or 11 cm<\/strong> are particularly suitable:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1966\"><li data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1896\"><p data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1896\"><strong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1896\">to little hands<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1924\"><p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1924\">easy <strong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1924\">transport<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1966\"><p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1966\">for discreet everyday use<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2050\">They fit easily into <strong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2049\">a pocket, small purse, or purse<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2186\">These cuts are also often associated with a <strong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2147\">thinner and more elegant Laguiole knife<\/strong>, sometimes considered more feminine.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2191\"><h2 data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2241\">Laguiole large knives: 13 cm and 14 cm<\/h2><p data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2391\">The <strong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2282\">Laguiole 13 cm and 14 cm knives<\/strong> are intended for people with <strong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2337\">large hands<\/strong> or looking for a <strong data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2390\">larger grip<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2496\">Thanks to their longer handles, they offer <strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2495\">excellent stability and optimal cutting comfort<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2604\">These large models are particularly attractive to lovers of <strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2603\">robust and imposing Laguiole knives<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2604\"> <\/p><hr data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"333\"><h1 data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"380\">What materials and finishes of a Laguiole knife?<\/h1><h2 data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"433\">Noble materials for your Laguiole knife<\/h2><p data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"693\">All our <strong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"464\">Laguiole knives<\/strong> are shaped, chiseled and guilloch\u00e9 with care by our artisan cutlers. Each piece is made from <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"611\">noble and natural materials<\/strong>, selected with the utmost care for their quality and aesthetics. <\/p><p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"875\">Whether <strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"752\">mineral, vegetable or animal-based<\/strong>, these exceptional materials make it possible to obtain a <strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"831\">unique Laguiole knife<\/strong> that is elegant, durable and authentic at the same time.<\/p><p data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1014\">In the expert hands of our craftsmen, each material reveals all its beauty and gives your knife an <strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1013\">incomparable character<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1019\"><h2 data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1080\">Many finishes to personalise your Laguiole knife<\/h2><p data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1252\">When creating your <strong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1143\">custom Laguiole knife<\/strong>, you can choose from different <strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1208\">handcrafted finishes<\/strong> to create a model that suits you.<\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1310\">Depending on your preferences, your knife can be made:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1520\"><li data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1348\"><p data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1348\">with <strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1329\">bolsters<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1348\">without bolsters known as full handle<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1374\"><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1374\">with <strong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1374\">central bolster<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1400\"><p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1400\">with <strong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1400\">double or triple plates<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1400\">with<strong> guilloch\u00e9 plates<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1432\"><p data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1432\">with <strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1432\">coloured spacers<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1461\"><p data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1461\">with <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1461\">guilloch\u00e9 spring<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1488\"><p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1488\">with <strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1488\">spiral spring<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1520\"><p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1520\">with <strong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1520\">custom fly<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1595\">Every detail contributes to the elegance and originality of your knife.<\/p><p data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1731\">To better understand the different parts, we invite you to consult our section <strong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1730\">&#8220;Composition of a Laguiole knife&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1820\">The more <strong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1783\">elaborate and personalized<\/strong> your knife is, the more <strong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1819\">unique and rare<\/strong> it becomes.<\/p><hr data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1825\"><h2 data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1877\">Personalised engraving of your Laguiole knife<\/h2><p data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1999\">To go even further in personalization, we offer you the <a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/gravures-copy\/\"><strong data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1998\">laser engraving of your Laguiole knife<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p><p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2022\">You can add:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2085\"><li data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2037\"><p data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2037\">a <strong data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2037\">text<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2052\"><p data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2052\">a <strong data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2052\">date<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2068\"><p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2068\">a <strong data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2068\">first name<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2085\"><p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2085\">a <strong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2085\">symbol<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2085\">a <strong>coat of arms<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2208\">Depending on the model chosen, we offer different <strong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2165\">fonts<\/strong>, symbols and locations for engraving.<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2208\">on<strong> the blade<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2208\">inside <strong>the spring<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2208\">on <strong>a flat fly<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2208\">on <strong>the spring in 3D<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2330\">This customization makes it possible to create a <strong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2279\">unique Laguiole knife<\/strong>, ideal for offering or marking an important moment.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2335\"><h2 data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2373\">A Laguiole knife in your image<\/h2><p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2589\">Thanks to the many options of <strong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2441\">materials, finishes and engravings<\/strong>, you can create a <strong data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2509\">fully personalized Laguiole knife<\/strong>, which reflects your style or that of the person to whom you want to give it.<\/p><p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2732\">Richard and V\u00e9ronique are of course at your disposal by email to advise you and assist you in your choice.<\/p><div> <\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10234c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10234c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9d483e3\" data-id=\"9d483e3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bef014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-tbay-heading\" data-id=\"2bef014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tbay-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"tbay-element tbay-element-heading\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"heading-tbay-title\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"title\">Beware of the Laguioles, who are not Laguioles!<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t    \t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d13167 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d13167\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"608\">Authentic Laguiole knife: how to recognize a real Laguiole?<\/h2><p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"908\">The <strong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"645\">authentic Laguiole knife<\/strong> is one of the most emblematic symbols of <strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"722\">French cutlery<\/strong>. Born in the nineteenth century in the village of <strong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"783\">Laguiole in Aubrac<\/strong>, this folding knife is now recognized throughout the world for its elegance, quality and craftsmanship. <\/p><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1088\">Faced with its success, many industrial copies have invaded the market. It is therefore essential to know how to <strong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1058\">recognize a real Laguiole knife<\/strong> in order to avoid imitations. <\/p><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1088\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1088\">How to recognize an authentic Laguiole knife?<\/p><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1088\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"1088\">To buy an <strong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1779\">authentic Laguiole knife<\/strong>, several things must be checked:<\/p><p data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"2025\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1855\">manufacturing in France<\/strong><br data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\">\u2714 <strong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1888\">the quality of the materials<\/strong><br data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\">\u2714 the <strong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1939\">quality of the guilloch\u00e9 and finishes<\/strong><br data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\">\u2714 The <strong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1974\">reputation of the manufacturer<\/strong><br data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\">\u2714 the presence <strong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2025\">of a certificate of authenticity<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2201\">A <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2065\">real artisanal Laguiole knife<\/strong> is usually handcrafted by a cutler who carries out the assembly, guilloch\u00e9 and finishing with great precision.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2206\"><h2 data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2254\">The two historic manufacturing centres<\/h2><p data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2352\">The manufacture of <strong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2304\">French Laguiole knives<\/strong> is mainly concentrated in two regions:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2452\"><li data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2401\"><p data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2401\"><strong data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2368\">Laguiole<\/strong>, the historic cradle of the knife<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2452\"><p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2452\"><strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2414\">Thiers<\/strong>, capital of French cutlery<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2590\">In these regions, some workshops perpetuate a <strong data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2537\">unique artisanal know-how<\/strong>, where each knife is made and adjusted by hand.<\/p><hr data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2595\"><h2 data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2643\">Why a real Laguiole has a certain price<\/h2><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2720\">The price of an <strong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2689\">authentic Laguiole knife<\/strong> depends on several factors:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2855\"><li data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2760\"><p data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2760\">the <strong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2760\">quality of the steel of the blade<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2796\"><p data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2796\">The <strong data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2796\">noble materials of the handle<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2825\"><p data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2825\"><strong data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2825\">Artisanal finishing<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2855\"><p data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2855\"><strong data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2855\">manufacturing time<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2951\">An <strong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2890\">artisanal Laguiole knife<\/strong> requires several hours of work and great expertise.<\/p><p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3072\">This is why a price that is too low is often a sign of <strong data-start=\"3012\" data-end=\"3071\">industrial manufacturing or foreign imports<\/strong>.<\/p><hr data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3077\"><h1 data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3139\">Buy a real Laguiole knife on a trusted site<\/h1><p> <\/p><p data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3267\">To be sure to buy an <strong data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3199\">authentic Laguiole knife<\/strong>, it is recommended to go through a <strong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3266\">specialized and recognized site<\/strong>.<\/p><p data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3451\">Since <strong data-start=\"3276\" data-end=\"3284\">1997<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"3294\" data-end=\"3310\">Laguiole.com<\/strong> site has been offering <strong data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3357\">authentic Laguiole knives<\/strong>, accompanied by a <strong data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3390\">certificate<\/strong> and made according to the tradition of French cutlery.<\/p><p data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3451\"> <\/p><p data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3595\">Richard and V\u00e9ronique are also available to advise you to help you choose the <strong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3594\">Laguiole knife that suits you<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ca94a3b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ca94a3b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-093e64f\" data-id=\"093e64f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to choose the right Laguiole knife? 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In this guide to buying the Laguiole knife, we explain how to select the most suitable model &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/buying-guide-and-tips\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Buying Guide and Tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11488","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Buying Guide and Tips - Laguiole.com \u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/laguiole.com\/en\/buying-guide-and-tips\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Buying Guide and Tips - Laguiole.com \u00ae\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How to choose the right Laguiole knife? 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