Laguiole Butter Knife – Olivewood

Olivewood :

Olive wood is highly sought after for its unique qualities and is commonly used to create exclusive knife handles. The wood boasts a beautifully nuanced, gray color and a strong, individual pattern that adds character and distinction to each handle.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, olive wood is also highly durable, thanks to its hardness and density, which make it resistant to moisture and wear. These qualities are a result of the slow growth of olive trees on mostly barren, dry soil, as well as their gnarled and knobby growth patterns.

The slow growth of the trees results in a particularly dense and hard wood, making olive wood harder than any other type of wood native to Europe. The unique growth patterns of the olive tree also contribute to the wood's individuality, with each tree boasting a distinct pattern that varies from tree to tree.