Laguiole Butter Knife – Snakewood

About Snakewood :

Snakewood is one of the world's most exquisite and expensive woods. It features a striking pattern that resembles snakeskin and is exceptionally durable. In the knife industry, snakewood is often used to make exceptionally beautiful handle scales.

The wood, characterized by its snakeskin-like pattern, is typically reddish-brown with contrasting darker brown or black patches. It comes from a small, relatively rare tree found in the forests of Central and South America. The bright side is that snakewood turns well and polishes beautifully. It is generally sold in small blanks and is best used in making items such as bowls, vases, knife handles, and more.