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Whisper of Nature: Laguiole Pocket Knife in Mammoth Ivory – Sculpted Bee and Plant Motifs
1560€
- USD: 1,686$
- GBP: £1,326
- AUD: $2,549
- CAD: $2,311
Holding this Laguiole pocket knife is like embracing the millennial echo of nature frozen in time. The handle, carved from fossilized mammoth ivory, displays deep cream tones, crossed by brown reflections, like mineral veins formed under centuries of pressure. Each part of this rare material tells a story, an ancient tale of earth and ice, where light dances among the natural nuances.
The bee, the true guardian of this treasure, boasts a head adorned with concentric circles, an echo of nature’s eternal cycles. Its finely sculpted wings, as delicate as a breath of wind, extend gracefully, while its oval body merges organically with the spring. The latter is adorned with sculpted ivy leaves, stretching like a whisper of nature, dressing every detail with natural and refined elegance. The deeply engraved motifs at the knife’s ends underline an unmatched mastery of craftsmanship.
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In stock - Estimated delivery date at your shipping address : October 8, 2024
The prestigious Laguiole en Aubrac workshop is an essential reference in the world of exceptional pocket knives, combining continuous innovation with unparalleled artisanal expertise.
Laguiole Pocket Knife in Mammoth Ivory Handle
The cutlers at Laguiole en Aubrac infuse each folding pocket knife with remarkable precision, blending noble materials with their ancestral craftsmanship. Every piece becomes a unique creation, where tradition meets innovation to produce timeless works of art.
The choice of materials for the handle is made with particular care: selected for their exceptional quality, natural beauty, and durability, they ensure that each knife is both functional and a work of art in its own right, designed to last through generations.
- Handle: 12 cm in mammoth ivory. Matte finish.
- Exclusive model: This pocket knife is a one-of-a-kind creation and will not be reproduced.
- Blade length: 10 cm - 12C27MOD Sandvik stainless steel.
- Forged bee and finely chiseled bolsters. Guilloché spring.
- Handmade by a single artisan cutler.
- Includes cotton pouch and numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Includes a 14-page artisan charter of the genuine Laguiole.
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Free laser engraving for personalization.
This meticulous attention to detail allows for the creation of unique pocket knives, true gems of artisanal craftsmanship, where every line and curve reflects the artisan's passion.
Whisper of Nature is an ode to nature frozen in time. This Laguiole pocket knife reveals the majesty of mammoth ivory, with its cream-colored handle, adorned with brown accents, seemingly capturing the colors of ancient forests. Each hue tells a millennial journey, a story that only fossilized ivory, shaped by expert hands, could transmit through the ages.
The bee, delicately sculpted with exquisite care, features concentric circles, like ripples on water fading into the horizon. Its finely chiseled wings, almost translucent in their delicacy, evoke the lightness of dew resting on wild ivy leaves. This very ivy elegantly graces the spring, where each leaf is carved with such precision that nature seems to come alive beneath your fingers. The plant motifs that extend to the knife’s ends create a symphony of details, where every curve and relief is a tribute to life itself.
Mammoth Ivory
Mammoth ivory is a rare and ancient material, divided into two parts: the inner core and the outer crust of the tusk. The inner core, often simply referred to as "mammoth ivory," is prized for its density and fine grain, making it ideal for detailed, intricate craftsmanship. Its smooth texture allows artisans to create precision pieces with a refined and polished finish. The crust, the outer layer of the tusk, carries a rugged beauty shaped by thousands of years of exposure to the elements, giving it unique character and texture.
Handles made from fossilized mammoth ivory, whether from the core or the crust, are sourced from the remains of woolly mammoths that have been preserved in the permafrost for millennia. These creatures, which roamed the vast frozen plains of the Arctic during the Ice Age, have been extinct for tens of thousands of years. However, their tusks, uncovered from their frozen tombs, offer a tangible connection to prehistory, allowing artisans today to craft exceptional, one-of-a-kind pieces.
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