Meadow Bee: Laguiole Pocket Knife in Bicolor Chestnut Burl – Full Handle

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  • USD: 918$
  • GBP: £722
  • AUD: $1,387
  • CAD: $1,258

The folding Meadow Bee Laguiole is a unique piece, shaped entirely by hand by the most skilled cutlers at the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop. Its bicolor chestnut burl handle shows a dominant green, lifted by red veins – a rare natural contrast that gives each side of the knife its own personality. The interplay of tones and depth recalls woodland undergrowth as much as flowered meadows.

The bee, finely chiselled, stands out with clearly defined wings and a daisy-shaped head. This distinctive detail firmly places the knife in a rustic, meadow-inspired universe, while expressing the visual signature of Laguiole en Aubrac.

The backspring is engraved along its upper section: a controlled decoration that adds relief and catches the light without weighing down the knife’s clean line. Further down, the spring returns to a smooth finish while the liners take over the engraving, letting the curves run along the side of the knife. This composition highlights the cutter’s handwork and creates a subtle balance between restraint and ornament.

Designed for those who appreciate characterful knives, Meadow Bee is just as at home as a favourite pocket knife as it is as a go-to table knife. Rooted in tradition and inspired by fields and marguerites, it is aimed at anyone looking for a warm, authentic Laguiole closely tied to its region.

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Designed in 1829 in the small village of Laguiole for farmers, this knife has risen to become one of the most famous in France, distinguished by its iconic bee, a symbol of prestige and quality.

Meadow Bee: Laguiole Pocket Knife in Bicolor Chestnut Burl - Full Handle

“Meadow Bee” looks like a knife left on a country tablecloth between tall grass and daisies. Its full handle in bicolor chestnut burl, with deep green as the main tone and fine red veins running through it, recalls early-morning meadows when the light still clings to the stems and wild flowers. The shifting shades answer each other like a miniature landscape, alive and changing with every angle and ray of light.

At the top of the knife, the sculpted bee stands watch like a small queen of the fields. Her daisy-shaped head, clearly defined wings and precise chiselling give her a gentle yet confident presence. The backspring is decorated along its upper section and then left smooth, while the finely worked liners take over the pattern and carry the line along the side of the knife.

  • 12 cm full handle in green and red bicolor chestnut burl. Satin finish.
  • Exclusive model: this knife is a unique piece and will not be reproduced.
  • Blade length: 10 cm – stainless 12C27MOD Sandvik steel.
  • Sculpted bee, finely decorated backspring.
  • Handcrafted by a single knifemaker at the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop.
  • Includes cotton pouch and numbered certificate of authenticity.
  • Includes a 14-page booklet on the authentic Laguiole artisanal charter.
  • Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
  • Complimentary laser engraving for personalization.

A flowing, softly decorated line – designed to follow you from shared meals at the table to long walks in the open air.

meadow bee: laguiole pocket knife in bicolor chestnut burl full handle

The handle in bicolor chestnut burl, where deep green dominates and mingles with fine red veins, calls up the meadows of Aubrac in the height of summer: rich grass, wild flowers, and the shifting shadows of hedgerows meeting the evening sun.

At the top of the knife, the bee keeps watch. Finely chiselled, with delicately drawn wings and a daisy for a head, she seems to be sipping light rather than nectar. She is not just an emblem: she’s the small guardian of table memories, shared meals and picnics in grass still cool with morning dew.

The backspring, decorated over its upper third, traces a discreet frieze, like an old linen pattern worn into the fabric by time. Further down it fades into a smooth surface, letting the liners take over the engraving work: the curves continue along the flank of the knife and meet the hand with an almost unexpected softness.

Meadow Bee is not just another folder. It feels like a piece of French countryside folded into your palm, ready to return to the table the moment you call on it.

chestnut burl

Chestnut Burl

Chestnut burl is a precious, striking wood, highly valued for its dramatic patterns and rarity. Formed in irregular growths on the trunk or roots, this unusual material reveals, once shaped and polished, natural designs with a uniquely rich visual depth.

Handles made from chestnut burl stand out for their strong contrasts, blending green tones with subtle red highlights. Each piece shows a complex, lively grain, making every knife genuinely one of a kind.

Beyond its eye-catching beauty, chestnut burl is a wood that rewards careful, precise work. It allows skilled knifemakers to create high-quality handles that combine strength, character and a naturally elegant presence in the hand.

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