French Laguiole knives: to impress your dinner guests

How do I choose the best French Laguiole knife?

You're looking to purchase French Laguiole knives, but where to start? You can find a suitable knife based on a number of requirements you may have for the knife. For example, you're looking for a handmade knife, because you appreciate the craftsmanship involved in making such knives. You find it important that the blade is made of a durable type of steel and that the handle is made of natural materials such as horn, wood or bone. In addition, maybe you're looking for a folding knife rather than a fixed blade. The list of requirements for a French Laguiole knife can be as short or long as you like, there are plenty of options.

Beware of counterfeits!

Unfortunately, there are a lot of fake Laguiole knives on the market. In countries like China and Pakistan, but also in Europe, knives are made that look very similar to French Laguioles and even carry the logo, but they are not the same as the real thing! You can recognize them by their low prices, shoddy quality and not-quite-right logo. At Knivesandtools, you will only find authentic Laguiole knives from the best manufacturers and the best-known brands: Forge de Laguiole, Laguiole en Aubrac and Fontenille Pataud.