Laguiole en Aubrac knives

Craftsmanship for your Laguiole knives in Aubrac

Laguiole en Aubrac cutlery concentrates the manufacture of its top-of-the-range knives in the historic Laguiole region. To ensure that these knives are made in the purest regional tradition, Laguiole en Aubrac has set up a forge in Montézic, Aveyron, near Laguiole. In this forge, craftsmen work on the metal components of future table knives and folding knives: stainless steel and brass arrive in their raw state at the forge before being cut into solid bolsters and plates that will be used to assemble Laguiole knives. The steel used to design blades, springs, flies and punches is also cut in this artisan forge. Laguiole knives made in Aubrac are individually tempered and adjusted by hand, according to the eye of the craftsman. Each Laguiole knife is hand-assembled in a single operation by the same craftsman. The guilloche-engraving on the blade and spring is also done by hand, making each knife unique!

Laguiole knives: the choice of top-of-the-range steels

Laguiole has selected two types of steel for the blades of its folding knives, table knives and kitchen knives. Folding knives are mostly equipped with a 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel blade. This is a top-of-the-range Swedish stainless steel. This steel gives your Laguiole knives easy sharpening and long-lasting edge retention. It resists corrosion and the appearance of rust stains. It's a steel often found in professional kitchen knife blades for its maintenance and cutting quality. The other steel used by Laguiole en Aubrac is carbon steel. The addition of carbon to the steel's composition gives it a highly effective cutting edge. Blades retain their excellent edge longer, and sharpen very easily. However, this steel requires a higher level of maintenance, as it is less resistant to corrosion than stainless steel. In short, whichever Laguiole folding knife or Laguiole table knife you choose, you're guaranteed a top-of-the-range knife! Discover all our table knives on KnifeLeader.eu!