Q: What is the bee for?
The bee acts as the thumb rest and is part of the traditional Laguiole decoration, along with the pattern worked into the back.
33K0615 - The Laguiole Knife
Rich in history, the Laguiole knife is a pocket knife that has changed very little in two centuries. Its sculpted handle, decorated back and traditional bee thumb rest makes it a delightful knife to own and use.
According to local legend, Napoleon granted the people of Laguiole the exclusive right to make the knife in recognition of their bravery in battle. The cutlers of Thiers, France’s historic knife-making capital, tell the story differently, and both towns have produced the Laguiole pocket knife ever since.
The folding blade is made from 12C27 stainless steel, and the classically shaped handle is made from hardwood and brass bolsters. Measuring 8" open and 4 3/8" closed, it recalls a time when travellers carried their own dinner knife.
A fitted leather belt pouch with a snap closure is available separately or as a set with the knife.
The bee acts as the thumb rest and is part of the traditional Laguiole decoration, along with the pattern worked into the back.
The blade is 12C27 stainless steel, an improved grade over 440 stainless.
It measures 8" open and 4 3/8" closed.
No, but it can be purchased with a fitted leather belt case.
The handle uses hardwood with brass fittings.
Laguiole holds that Napoleon granted it the exclusive right to make the knife, while Thiers disagreed, so the pattern has been made in both places since.
| Materials | 12C27 stainless-steel blade; hardwood handle; brass fittings |
| Dimensions | 8" long open; 4 3/8" long closed |
| Includes | Laguiole knife |
| Country of Origin | France |
| Package Quantity | 1 item |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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The Laguiole Knife
Rich in history, the Laguiole knife is a pocket knife that has changed very little in two centuries. Its sculpted handle, decorated back and traditional bee thumb rest makes it a delightful knife to own and use.
According to local legend, Napoleon granted the people of Laguiole the exclusive right to make the knife in recognition of their bravery in battle. The cutlers of Thiers, France’s historic knife-making capital, tell the story differently, and both towns have produced the Laguiole pocket knife ever since.
The folding blade is made from 12C27 stainless steel, and the classically shaped handle is made from hardwood and brass bolsters. Measuring 8" open and 4 3/8" closed, it recalls a time when travellers carried their own dinner knife.
A fitted leather belt pouch with a snap closure is available separately or as a set with the knife.
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