Set of 2 Laguiole Steak Knives

Oyster shell, ebony or cattle bone handles

Handles made from recycled oyster shell are milky, with mother-of-pearl showing through, and feel cool and smooth to hold. Ebony is the dark counterpart: only the black heartwood of the tree is used, polished to a gloss that stands out against a white plate. Cattle bone, polished as well, is a creamy white with a soft shine. Since these are natural materials, no two pairs look exactly alike. Against white china, black ebony makes a bold contrast, while bone and oyster shell keep the table light. To compare more handles, read Knife Handle Materials.

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Watch the oyster shell steak knives, set of 2

Two steak knives with milky oyster shell handles and flashes of mother-of-pearl.

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Steak knife set of 2: all a household of two needs

Buying one steak knife set of 2 covers a couple's table, where a set of six would leave four knives unused most nights. You both get the same knife at every meal, from a ribeye off the grill to a weeknight roast chicken. Two knives also let you try a handle at your own table before buying more, since every handle sold as a pair is also available in sets of six. Apart from the two shell handles, each one is also sold with two matching forks.

Pairs, fours and sixes in the same handles

A pair can be where you start, or a way to take a set of four up to six. Every handle except the two shells is offered in sets of four as well, so two more knives in that material bring you to a full set of six. Many factory-made knives carry the Laguiole name too, since anyone can use it. On these, the maker's name, Laguiole en Aubrac, appears on every blade, whatever the size of the set.

Steak knife FAQs

Every order arrives with care instructions. After dinner, hand wash both knives and dry them at once. Wood and horn should stay clear of the dishwasher.