Laguiole Pocket Knife Double Plates in Mammoth Ivory with Damascus Blade

1 659€

GBP: 1 412£

This exceptional Laguiole pocket knife features a handle made from genuine mammoth ivory, excavated and stabilised to preserve its natural beauty. Each handle displays unique colour transitions and fine textures that cannot be replicated, reflecting millennia spent hidden beneath the earth.

The Damascus blade, layered and forge-welded by Balbach, showcases flowing patterns that emerge from the steel itself. This traditional technique ensures every blade is both unique and exceptionally robust. Hand-engraved double plates reinforce the knife’s structure, while polished bolsters and the forged bee crown the design with authenticity.

Entirely handcrafted in France by a skilled cutler, this knife is not merely a tool but a piece of heritage — a lasting testament to craftsmanship, rarity and timeless elegance.

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laguiole pocket knife double plates in mammoth ivory with damascus blade

The Damascus blade is crafted from multiple layers of stainless steel, expertly forge-welded and folded to create distinctive patterns that are never etched but emerge naturally within the metal itself. A true visual hallmark that perfectly complements the double liners and refined construction of this exceptional knife.

Laguiole Pocket Knife with Damascus Balbach Blade & Double Liners – Mammoth Ivory Handle

This Laguiole knife is handcrafted in France by skilled artisans committed to preserving traditional techniques. The handle is made from genuine mammoth ivory, excavated and stabilised to reveal delicate cream and honey tones shaped over millennia. Polished to a brilliant finish, it offers an extraordinary tactile smoothness and visual depth.

Handle: 12 cm – mammoth ivory, high-gloss polished.
Shepherd's cross inlaid on the left side of the handle.
Double liners, hand-guilloché with meticulous filework.
Blade: 11 cm – Balbach stainless Damascus steel, forged pattern.
Forged bee and finely engraved back spring.
Hand-assembled in the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop.
Includes cotton pouch and numbered certificate of authenticity.
Comes with a 14-page artisanal charter outlining craftsmanship.
Lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects.

A unique creation marrying ancient ivory, traditional forging and French artistry — destined to become a treasured collector’s piece.

Please note that Damascus blade knives are individually unique. All photos are for illustrative purposes only and are not contractual. The bee decoration (chiselled or plain), the style of decorative motifs on the plates or double plates, as well as the grain, colour and natural markings of the handle, will vary from one piece to another. Each knife is truly one of a kind.

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Carved from ancient mammoth ivory, this handle offers an extraordinary connection to prehistory and nature’s artistry. Each section reveals subtle cream and warm honey tones, with unique grain lines shaped over thousands of years beneath the permafrost. Polished to a soft lustre, the surface feels exceptionally smooth, embodying a rare tactile elegance.

The Balbach Damascus blade is composed of layered stainless steel folded into intricate patterns that flow across the blade’s cross-section. These waves are not etched but created through traditional forging, a testament to centuries of metallurgical knowledge. Polished bolsters and the sculpted bee add refined accents that honour the knife’s heritage.

Hand-guilloché double plates and carefully chiselled filework complete the composition, blending structural strength with ornamentation. Handmade in Laguiole en Aubrac by an experienced artisan, this knife is a singular piece of artistry and history.

Mammoth Ivory

Mammoth ivory is sourced from ancient permafrost deposits, recovered and stabilised to preserve its delicate structure. Naturally smooth and dense, it reveals a palette of soft cream and warm honey tones, with graceful grain lines shaped over millennia.

Polished to a brilliant finish, the surface shows fine variations and subtle fissures that bear witness to its prehistoric origins. These marks are not defects but signs of authenticity — each handle a unique fragment of natural history.

In knife making, mammoth ivory is revered for its rarity, refined texture and timeless allure. When paired with Damascus steel, it embodies an exceptional union of heritage, beauty and craftsmanship.

This video offers the opportunity to appreciate every aspect of this handcrafted Laguiole knife — from the unique grain of its handle to the intricate, forged Damascus patterns. Crafted entirely in France by Laguiole en Aubrac, it stands as a testament to superb workmanship and timeless design.

Damascus Blades: A Heritage of Craftsmanship and Modern Excellence

A Damascus blade is far more than a simple cutting tool — it embodies an ancient craft perfected over more than two millennia. First developed in ancient India and later refined throughout the Middle East, this technique involves layering steels with different properties, forge-welding them under intense heat, and repeatedly folding and hammering the metal. The outcome is a blade that combines strength, flexibility and remarkable sharpness. Its distinctive wave-like patterns, reminiscent of natural mineral formations, are forged into the steel itself, ensuring that each blade is entirely unique.

Historically, Damascus steel was susceptible to rust and needed frequent maintenance. Thanks to advances in metallurgy — particularly by forges such as Balbach in Germany — it is now possible to create stainless Damascus blades. These retain their captivating forged patterns while providing excellent resistance to everyday corrosion. Modern Damascus truly offers the best of both worlds: the noble tradition of hand-forging and the innovation of contemporary steel craftsmanship.

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