Laguiole Cheese Knife Snakewood

159€

GBP: 135£

Exemplifying refined sophistication, the Laguiole Cheese Knife from Laguiole en Aubrac adds a distinguished touch to any cheese board. Perfect for slicing through medium to hard cheeses, it handles everything from Comté to Cornish Kern with absolute ease and elegance.

True to Laguiole en Aubrac’s legacy, the blade’s expert craftsmanship is evident: forged from top-tier stainless steel, it extends full tang into the snakewood handle and is triple-riveted for assured stability. Naturally, it’s embellished with the iconic Laguiole en Aubrac bee emblem, a testament to unmatched attention to detail.

This Laguiole cheese knife is a promise that the finest course is indeed worth waiting for! It comes in a charming wooden gift box, making it the perfect present for any cheese connoisseur.

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Rooted in genuine French heritage, Laguiole en Aubrac® epitomises extraordinary craftsmanship in its cutlery range. Its cheese knives and sets, renowned for precision and elegance, elevate every cheese-serving moment to a sublime experience.

Laguiole en Aubrac Cheese Knife with Snakewood Handle

Delight your dinner guests with this bespoke Laguiole en Aubrac cheese knife, meticulously hand-forged and adept at cutting both hard and soft cheeses. This knife's unique dual-tipped blade, born of fine materials and age-old craftsmanship, makes picking up cheese a doddle, adding a touch of sophistication to your soirées.

Snakewood handle with a shiny finish.
Characteristics: slender blade with a curl, sharp cutting edge, and a forked tip.
Ideal for soft to semi-hard cheeses: Brie, Camembert, and more.
Blade, plates, and bolsters crafted from Sandvik stainless steel.
Knife measures 24.5 cm in total, with a 12 cm handle.
Presented in an elegant wooden box. Not suitable for dishwasher use.
Entirely handcrafted by the same artisan from beginning to end.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Crafted in Espalion, France, within the historic birthplace of Laguiole knives.

Not all cheese knives bearing the Laguiole name are created equal, nor are they all authentically French. Laguiole en Aubrac sets itself apart with a meticulously controlled production process, artisanal prowess, steadfast quality standards, and a rich tradition. These foundations solidify Laguiole en Aubrac's esteemed status, captivating cheese lovers in France and across the globe.

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Exuding elegance with its snakewood handle, the Laguiole cheese knife is not just a cutting instrument but a serving essential, courtesy of its unique fork-tipped spear. Designed to navigate even the softest cheeses with minimal adherence thanks to its streamlined blade, this utensil is an indispensable addition to any cheese course.

Crafted by hand in France and presented in a bespoke oak wood box, each knife stands as a testament to culinary artistry. The blade, fashioned from superior 12C27MOD stainless steel, boasts unparalleled sharpness, durability, and corrosion resistance, ensuring it’s as enduring as it is exquisite. The olive wood selected for the handle further attests to its premium quality.

Snakewood :

Snakewood, known for its dramatic, snake-like patterns, is highly prized for crafting unique knife handles. This exotic wood is not just visually captivating but also renowned for its remarkable density and resilience, qualities owing to the slow growth of the Brosimum guianense trees in the dense, tropical forests they inhabit.

These trees develop intricate, winding patterns, a testament to their survival in challenging, competitive environments. This prolonged growth process imbues the wood with a hardness that rivals many other exotic wood types globally.

The striking patterns, which mimic the scales of a snake, differ from tree to tree, making each snakewood handle a natural masterpiece, a direct gift from the untamed wilds of the forests it originates from.