Purple Shell: Laguiole Knife in Elder Burl – Carved Bee with Open Wings –– Full Handle

Laguiole Knife in Elder Burl – Model “Purple Shell”

Carved from elder burl in a deep, rich violet tone, the “Purple Shell” model is a knife of poetic strength. The wood’s grain is full of tension and movement, with natural forms that evoke bark, flame, or stone. This full-handle piece is both bold and elegant, designed for a solid yet refined hold.

The spring is engraved with fluid botanical patterns—subtle and undefined, like vines traced by instinct. The sculpted bee, minimal and graceful, features a simple body and outstretched, slender wings, as if caught in the instant of flight. With no bolsters, the wood’s uninterrupted line heightens the knife’s visual purity. A piece of rare sobriety and presence.

• 12 cm full handle in violet elder burl. Matte finish. No bolsters.
• Exclusive model: this knife is one of a kind and will not be reproduced.
• Blade length: 10 cm – 12C27MOD Sandvik stainless steel.
• Sculpted bee with open wings, engraved botanical spring. Full-handle construction.
• Handmade by a single artisan cutler.
• Comes with cotton pouch and numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Includes 14-page guide to the traditional Laguiole artisan charter.
• Lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect.
• Free laser engraving for personalization.

In “Purple Shell”, the raw grain of elder burl meets the purity of artisan form.