Laguiole Knife – Nox Pretiosa Collection – Ebony & Malachite

375€

This exceptional pocket knife is part of the Nox Pretiosa collection, where rare woods meet the brilliance of ornamental stones. This model features an ebony handle, deep and polished, paired with a striking malachite inlay. The natural swirls of this vivid green gemstone recall mineral veins running through the heart of the earth, while the ebony’s dark, tight grain offers timeless contrast.

The stainless steel liners are delicately guilloché-engraved to highlight the artisanal excellence of this piece. Assembled in Laguiole en Aubrac’s workshop by a single craftsman, this knife combines elegant design, meaningful materials, and unmatched know-how. A refined collector’s piece designed to be both tactile and symbolic.

laguiole knife – nox pretiosa collection – ebony & malachite

SKU: LEA PM NOX PRETIO EB/MALA Categories: Laguiole Pocket Knives, Laguiole Knives without Corkscrew, Laguiole Knives with Stainless Steel Bolsters, Laguiole Collector Knives: Signature & Marquetry Category: Laguiole Collector Knives: Signature & Marquetry

A tribute to harmony and rarity, each knife in the Nox Pretiosa collection celebrates the union of precious materials and refined craftsmanship. The interplay between deep ebony and vibrant gemstones evokes the beauty of nature shaped by time — powerful, graceful, and enduring. These are not just knives, but wearable works of art with lasting meaning.

Laguiole Pocket Knife – Ebony & Malachite – Nox Pretiosa Collection

This sophisticated knife from the Nox Pretiosa collection brings together natural contrast and artisanal craftsmanship. Its handle combines dense, polished ebony and a bright green malachite inlay, whose swirling veins evoke the layered beauty of mineral formations. The stainless steel liners are delicately guilloché-engraved, adding structure and visual harmony to the piece.

Handle: 12 cm – polished ebony with natural malachite inlay.
No shepherd's cross – full handle design without bolsters.
Blade: 11 cm – satin-finished stainless steel.
Guilloché stainless steel liners and spring. Forged bee.
Assembled entirely by hand in Laguiole en Aubrac.
Includes cotton pouch and numbered certificate of authenticity.
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Each knife in the Nox Pretiosa collection celebrates the meeting of earth and craftsmanship. The deep black of the ebony, cut by the luminous green of the malachite, makes this knife not just an object, but a story—captured in steel, wood, and stone.

Description

The 12 cm handle is carved from dense, polished ebony and set with a malachite insert—each stone unique in its striations of light and dark green. The contrast is enhanced by the satin-finished stainless steel blade and the refined guilloché detail on the liners and spine.

The bee and spring are precisely shaped to echo the curves of the knife and the flow of the materials. The harmonious blend of ebony and stone gives this model a dual personality: raw yet sophisticated, natural yet crafted. Ideal for those seeking a Laguiole knife with meaning, elegance, and character.

Ebony & Malachite Handle

The handle of this knife combines two materials with strong symbolic and visual presence. Ebony is one of the densest and most prestigious woods in fine craftsmanship — known for its jet-black color, smooth texture, and exceptional durability. Polished to a satin sheen, it radiates quiet elegance and timeless strength.

Set into this dark canvas is a slice of natural malachite, a green gemstone prized since antiquity for its swirling bands and vibrant energy. Its layers evoke mineral landscapes and organic motion, offering a rich visual contrast to the depth of the ebony. The malachite is individually shaped and fitted by hand, making every handle as unique as a fingerprint.

Together, ebony and malachite create a dialogue between darkness and light, stability and motion, tradition and rarity — making this knife a true expression of nature elevated by human skill.

Video of this Laguiole Knife – Nox Pretiosa Collection

Every Laguiole knife from the Nox Pretiosa collection is fully crafted in France, in the workshops of Laguiole en Aubrac. The video below reveals the fine details of these exceptional models — from the polished ebony handles to the stone inlays and hand-guilloché liners. Explore the unique character of a knife where technical mastery meets natural elegance.

Make Your Nox Pretiosa Knife Uniquely Yours:

Enhance the meaning of your Nox Pretiosa knife with personalized engraving on the blade. Whether as a refined gift or a deeply personal keepsake, engraving transforms this handcrafted object into a lasting symbol — of memory, identity, or appreciation. Let your Laguiole reflect your story, etched in steel and designed to endure.

Examples of engravings

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