How many of you love a Laguiole knife?

There are countless lovers of the Laguiole knife, as it offers a unique design without compromising the heritage and legacy of Laguiole. Still, competition has affected the market with the presence of imitating knives that are available at a low price. However, those knives aren’t built to last long.

Laguiole knives are entirely handcrafted to make them suitable for your purpose and serve you for years. So, here we provide detailed information about how a Laguiole knife is made.

The foremost part of any knife manufacturing process is the collection of essential components, such as a blond horn tip handle and stainless steel bolsters. You require the blade, two stainless steel plates for the handle, two plates of natural horn, and a spring.

Once you have them in hand, the process starts from step 1.

Step 1:  

The horn plates are placed on the stainless steel plates. It is scrubbed to best fit the horn on plates, and this process continues until the actual shape of the handle is achieved. 

Step 2: 

Once the handle component is in shape, they are fitted and drilled. Professionals do drilling with safety and precision in mind. Most of the Laguiole has three holes to ensure the handle components are correctly combined.

Step 3: 

After the handle is drilled, it’s time to drill the shepherded cross using a tiny drill bit.

Step 4: 

Post-drilling, milling is executed to shape the entire handle. Stainless steel plates are milled to ensure no rough surface is left and the handle is smooth to hold.

Step 5: 

Once everything is in shape, they are fitted together using stainless steel screws and brass rivet. Brass rivets are used in shepherded cross holes.

Step 6: 

After combining the components, the spring is adjusted to ensure the blade unfolds appropriately. The remaining rivets are flattened. Then, the handle is polished using an abrasive strip. 

Step 7:

It’s important to polish the handle multiple times using an abrasive strip to bring out its shine and natural beauty. After that, the blade is sharpened and checked to ensure it meets the requirements. The blade is provided with a cutting edge known as “Fil de lame.” 

Step 8: 

When everything is done, the knife is ready to enter the last stage. Before forwarding it to the market, it is finally polished using a canvas brush and polish paste. This gives your knife the final touch. 

At last, the artistry concludes with a masterpiece you would love to purchase.

This is the detailed process of how a Laguiole knife is made. But you should know that Laguiole knives are only made in France. If you find any knife engraved with another country’s name, it’s better to leave it. A genuine Laguiole knife will always have a” Made in France” mark. So, always purchase a real knife and remember what effort it takes to make a masterpiece.