Laguiole Corkscrew Knife with Awl Pressed Horn Handle – Brass Bolsters

Laguiole Corkscrew Knife & Awl - Pressed Horn Handle and Brass Bolsters

The quality of Laguiole corkscrew knives is the embodiment of a unique artisan craftsmanship. Unlike standardized industrial knives, Laguiole knives are meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans. Though the process is complex, encompassing up to 109 stages, each step is executed with precision and attention to detail. The result is a classic basic Laguiole corkscrew knife and awl, carefully and precisely crafted by expert hands.

• Handle 12 cm (4.72 inches): Pressed horn with a shiny finish.
• Note: Shepherd's Cross is not present on the models with pressed horn.
• Plates and bolsters in brass. Spring in stainless steel.
• Blade length: 10 cm (3.94 inches) - Sandvik 12C27MOD stainless steel.
• Soldered bee motif. Mechanically chiseled spring.
• Handcrafted by a single skilled knife maker.
• Cotton pouch and numbered authenticity certificate included.
• 14-page guide of the artisanal charter of genuine Laguiole included.
• Lifetime warranty against any manufacturing defect.
• Complimentary laser engraving for personalization.

It's essential to differentiate between the horn tip and the horn base, also known as pressed horn. The solid horn tip exhibits a delicate and elegant pattern, while the hollow horn base is heated and molded to form pressed horn, a material softer and more fragile than the horn tip.