Verdant Forest Queen: Laguiole Pocket Knife in Green and Beige Plane Wood – Hand-Engraved Bee and Bolsters

The Verdant Forest Queen Laguiole is a unique piece, entirely hand-crafted by the most skilled cutlers of the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop. Its handle in green and beige plane wood highlights the singular nature of this species: a two-tone coloration that feels both vegetal and warmly inviting. The cut of the wood reveals clearly defined green and beige areas, creating a naturally harmonious contrast. Strong, expressive grain lines on both sides of the handle bring an impressive visual balance and give the knife a distinctive character.

A green liner runs between the handle and the liners, underscoring the botanical spirit of the knife and subtly echoing the green of the plane wood.

The bee stands out thanks to exceptionally refined sculpture work. Solid and assertive, her body hosts a delicately engraved daisy at its center, framed by shapes that recall a living crown. Her antennae and wings are finely hammered, adding subtle relief and a rich texture without overwhelming her silhouette. This bee clearly becomes the focal point of the piece, while remaining in perfect harmony with the natural theme of the overall design.

The backspring guilloché is laid out in three segments. The upper and lower sections are decorated with intertwined foliage, worked with a regular, fluid rhythm. The central section is finely hammered and punctuated with graphic circles, each one filled with tiny punches. This dialogue between leaves and more geometric shapes brings a sense of movement along the spine of the knife, without ever breaking the overall harmony.

The bolsters are also engraved with plant motifs on each surface, echoing the spring and creating a continuous aesthetic line from one end of the knife to the other. The blade is embellished with an engraved feather – a discreet yet immediately visible detail that completes the composition and reinforces the high-end character of this Laguiole.

The Verdant Forest Queen is made for collectors and knife lovers who appreciate pieces rich in detail yet perfectly balanced, where wood, green liner, bee, backspring, bolsters and blade all speak the same language: that of nature, stylised with care and mastered with elegance.