Laguiole Pocket Knife – Damascus Balbach Blade & Double Liners – Mammoth Ivory

1659€

This exceptional Laguiole pocket knife is fitted with a handle crafted from genuine mammoth ivory — a rare and ancient material sourced from fossils preserved in Arctic permafrost for thousands of years. With shades ranging from creamy white to caramel and light brown, mammoth ivory reveals subtle marbling and natural lines that highlight its organic origin and immense age. Once polished, it offers a smooth, luminous surface with timeless elegance.

The blade is made from Balbach stainless Damascus steel, forged in layered patterns that are both intricate and unique. Double liners are hand-guilloché, and the bee and back spring are finely decorated, bringing together natural prestige and artisanal precision. This knife is more than a tool — it is a historical artifact elevated by centuries of craftsmanship.

Protect your Damascus blade

A Damascus blade is an exceptional, hand-forged piece. A fitted case protects it from knocks, moisture and scratches, and preserves its beauty over the years.

Wrapping and message card

Classic

Free

Gift

+5€

Gift + card

+5€

Gift + handwritten card

+7€

Sheath & box

Cotton pouch

Included

Black sheath

9€

Laguiole Pocket Knife with Damascus Balbach Blade & Double Liners – Mammoth Ivory Handle

This Laguiole knife is handcrafted in the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop and features a handle made from genuine mammoth ivory. Fossilized over tens of thousands of years, this rare material reveals subtle marbling and a natural palette ranging from creamy white to soft brown. Each handle is unique, shaped by time and carefully polished to achieve a smooth, luminous surface.

Handle: 12 cm – fossilized mammoth ivory, polished finish.
Two hand-guilloché double liners and polished stainless steel bolsters.
Blade: 11 cm – Balbach stainless Damascus steel, forged pattern.
Forged bee and hand-decorated back spring.
Hand-assembled by a single artisan in Aubrac, France.
Includes cotton pouch and numbered certificate of authenticity.
14-page artisanal charter from Laguiole en Aubrac included.
Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Mammoth ivory is a fossilized treasure from the Ice Age. Paired with a Damascus blade and double guilloché liners, this knife is a timeless union of natural heritage and artisanal excellence.

Please note that each Damascus blade knife is a unique piece. All photos are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not contractual. The decoration of the bee, whether engraved or plain, the style of the decorative patterns on the liners, as well as the grain, color, and natural markings of the handle vary from one piece to another, depending on the knifemaker’s inspiration. Additionally, it is not possible to engrave a Damascus blade.

laguiole pocket knife – damascus balbach blade & double liners – mammoth ivory

Description

Mammoth ivory offers a deep connection to nature’s past. Each handle is a piece of prehistory, shaped by time and ice, then revealed by the artisan’s hand. Its color palette and vein patterns vary from one knife to another, making each model truly one of a kind. Despite its age, mammoth ivory is remarkably durable and polishable, resulting in a silky, almost porcelain-like finish.

This Laguiole knife features an 11 cm Damascus blade in Balbach stainless steel, forged to create flowing patterns embedded in the steel itself. Double guilloché liners, forged bee, and hand-decorated spring complete the composition. Handcrafted in Aubrac, it is a rare and noble object for those who collect and admire exceptional materials shaped by both nature and human expertise.

Mammoth Ivory

Mammoth ivory is one of the rarest and most prestigious natural materials used in fine cutlery. Sourced from fossilized tusks preserved in permafrost for tens of thousands of years, it carries the legacy of a prehistoric era and the allure of something truly timeless.

Its color varies from creamy white to soft beige and light brown, often with delicate marbling or fine striations. Once polished, mammoth ivory reveals a silky surface and natural glow, offering both beauty and resilience despite its ancient origins.

Each piece of mammoth ivory is unique, making every Laguiole knife handle one of a kind — a refined bridge between the raw forces of nature and the precision of French craftsmanship.

This video lets you appreciate every detail of this handcrafted Laguiole knife — from the unique grain of its handle to the deep, forged patterns of its Damascus blade. Made entirely in France by Laguiole en Aubrac, this piece exemplifies fine craftsmanship and timeless design.

Damascus Blades: A Legacy of Craft and Contemporary Excellence

A Damascus blade is far more than just a cutting edge — it represents an ancient craft refined over more than two thousand years. Originating in ancient India and spreading across the Middle East, this technique involves layering steels with complementary properties, forge-welding them under heat, then repeatedly folding and hammering the metal. The result is a blade that is strong, flexible, and razor-sharp. Its wave-like patterns, reminiscent of mineral formations, are forged directly into the steel, making every blade completely unique.

Traditionally, Damascus steel was prone to rust and required regular care. Thanks to advances in metallurgy — notably by forges like Balbach in Germany — it is now possible to produce stainless Damascus blades. These retain the mesmerizing forged patterns while offering excellent resistance to everyday corrosion. Modern Damascus unites the best of both worlds: the noble tradition of hand-forging and the innovation of contemporary steelwork.