Laguiole Steak Knives, Set of 4

Coloured steak knives in wenge, ebony or pistachio

If you're after coloured steak knives in natural shades, the choice of wood is where to start. Wenge has a satin finish and a dark brown colour, close to black, with straight veins. Polished ebony is a deeper black still, and stands out clearly against white plates. Satin-finished pistachio wood shades between golden yellow and pale green, and looks bright on a darker table. The same wood runs through all four knives in a set. For more help choosing, the Guide to 6-Piece Laguiole Steak Knife Sets also covers sets of four.

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Watch the wenge steak knives, set of 4

Four steak knives with satin wenge handles, dark brown with straight veins.

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Why choose a set of 4 steak knives?

Four knives suit a family of four at the table every night, with none left over. It also works for a couple who regularly invite two friends. Pair it with the Laguiole Table Forks, Set of 6 in the same wood or horn if you'd like forks to match, with two spare for extra guests. If you sometimes lay six places, a set of two, offered in most of the same woods and horns, brings the count to six.

Four steak knives or six?

Go for 4 steak knives if four is the most you usually seat, and six if you often fill a bigger table. Every handle available in fours can also be had in sixes, so starting small is no problem. Laguiole en Aubrac makes each knife by hand in France, whichever size you pick. Table forks are sold by the six, so if you want them too, six knives complete six full places.

Questions on steak knife sets

Care instructions arrive with every order. Wash the four knives by hand after use, dry each with a tea towel, and never let the dishwasher near wood or horn, since hot water and long washes spoil the finish.