{"product_id":"laguiole-folding-knife","title":"Laguiole en Aubrac Folding Knife – Handcrafted in France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUn petit trésor de poche.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the classic Laguiole folding knife from Laguiole en Aubrac, the slim, curved shape that has been carried across the Aubrac plateau since 1829. It has a Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade that resists rust and holds a fine edge, with a shepherd's cross and hand-finished spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes, two finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12cm Classic:\u003c\/strong\u003e polished stainless bolsters and a polished blade for a bright, shiny finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e matte (satin) stainless bolsters and a satin blade for a soft, understated look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCow Horn (12cm, polished):\u003c\/strong\u003e natural horn with rich, shifting tones, so every piece is shaded differently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEbony Wood (12cm, polished):\u003c\/strong\u003e deep black ébène, smooth and elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheep Horn (12cm, polished):\u003c\/strong\u003e pale, luminous horn with soft natural striations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCow Bone (11cm, matte):\u003c\/strong\u003e natural bone with soft cream tones that deepen with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuniper Wood (11cm, matte):\u003c\/strong\u003e fragrant French genévrier with a warm honey grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePistachio Wood (11cm, matte):\u003c\/strong\u003e a rich, swirling brown grain with deep, dramatic figuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes refer to the handle length when closed. Wood, bone and horn are natural materials, so each knife's color and pattern will vary. A gift for the cook, the collector, or anyone who loves France. \u003cem\u003eJoyeux Noël!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eL'Histoire de Laguiole\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1829, in the small mountain village of Laguiole in southern France, local cutlers made a simple folding knife for the farmers and shepherds of the Aubrac plateau. Nearly two centuries later, that humble farmer's knife is one of the most admired pieces of French craftsmanship and a natural fit for our European artisan collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat makes a Laguiole special\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by one craftsman.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single cutler assembles each knife from start to finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e109 to 166 steps.\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-piece knife takes 109 production steps; two-piece and three-piece models take 166.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaped by hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each blade is hardened by hand, and every part is shaped and fitted by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand decorated.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade and spring are decorated by hand, so no two knives are exactly alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shepherd's cross.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small cross set into the handle goes back to shepherds who planted their knife in the bread and stopped to pray far from the village church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles are made of bone, horn, and French and exotic woods, each with its own color and grain. Traditional carbon-steel blades sharpen easily and hold an excellent edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Laguiole en Aubrac","offers":[{"title":"Cow Horn – 12cm","offer_id":67845174493428,"sku":"L0212PCI","price":217.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ebony Wood – 12cm","offer_id":67845174526196,"sku":"L0212EBI","price":202.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sheep Horn – 12cm","offer_id":67845174558964,"sku":"L0211BCI","price":226.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cow Bone – 11cm","offer_id":67845174591732,"sku":"L0211OSI","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juniper Wood – 11cm","offer_id":67845174624500,"sku":"L0211GEI","price":197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pistachio Wood – 11cm","offer_id":67845174657268,"sku":"L0211PII","price":192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/7198\/7444\/files\/PRODUCT-4137_f9d29fe0-a912-4aa6-bf95-9527b65f832b.jpg?v=1793041613","url":"https:\/\/thedaintypearco.com\/products\/laguiole-folding-knife","provider":"The Dainty Pear Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}