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
Nearly two centuries after it first appeared, the Laguiole remains one of France’s most distinctive pocket knives. Rich in history, its sculpted hardwood handle, brass bolsters, decorated back and traditional bee design on the thumb rest make it as pleasing to hold as it is to use.
The residents of Laguiole in France maintain that Napoleon gave them the exclusive right to make this knife because of their bravery in battle. The cutlers of Thiers (France’s historic knife-making capital) dispute the claim, and both towns have been producing the knife ever since.
The folding blade is made from 12C27 stainless steel, and the handle is a classic shape that fits the hand beautifully. At 8" open and 4 3/8" closed, it was even used as a dinner knife by travellers in earlier times.
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
Nearly two centuries after it first appeared, the Laguiole remains one of France’s most distinctive pocket knives. Rich in history, its sculpted hardwood handle, brass bolsters, decorated back and traditional bee design on the thumb rest make it as pleasing to hold as it is to use.
The residents of Laguiole in France maintain that Napoleon gave them the exclusive right to make this knife because of their bravery in battle. The cutlers of Thiers (France’s historic knife-making capital) dispute the claim, and both towns have been producing the knife ever since.
The folding blade is made from 12C27 stainless steel, and the handle is a classic shape that fits the hand beautifully. At 8" open and 4 3/8" closed, it was even used as a dinner knife by travellers in earlier times.
A fitted leather belt pouch with a snap closure is available separately or as a set with the knife.
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