• The Manufacture of Laguiole en Aubrac

    Fundamental principles of craftsmanship
    History of the manufacture
    Laguiole en Aubrac in video
    Marquetry work
    The metal elements
    Laguiole Damascus Blades
    Laguiole Stores in France
    history of the laguiole knife

    History of the Laguiole knife

    the forge of montezic

    Montezic forge

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    Knifemakers workshop

  • Guide and Tips

    Materials of Laguiole handles
    Classic Laguiole Collection
    Doubles plates Collection
    Laguiole Corkscrews Collection
    The various leather sheaths

    Faced with the multitude of options available on our website, it can be complex to select the ideal Laguiole. To guide you, we have developed a comprehensive and detailed analysis for each product category.

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    Recognizing a handmade Laguiole knife

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    Is it a fly or a bee?

    the manufacturing steps

    The manufacturing steps

laguiole with snakewood handle

Laguiole Handle in Snakewood

FOLDING KNIVES - SOMMELIER corkscrews - CHEESE KNIVES - steak KNIVES - CUTLERY SETS

Laguiole knife handles made of snakewood are highly appreciated for their beauty and durability. Snakewood is an exotic wood native to South America, particularly Guyana and Suriname. This wood is often called "Snakewood" because of its distinctive patterns that resemble a snake's skin.

Snakewood is characterized by a speckled reddish-brown color, as well as a high density that makes it heavier than most other woods. It is also very resistant and hard, capable of withstanding strong pressure. Indeed, snakewood was originally used for the production of printing characters, as it could resist the wear caused by printing on paper.

For the manufacture of Laguiole knife handles, only the finest parts of the tree trunk, approximately 15 to 25 cm in diameter, are used. This size limitation explains why snakewood is mainly used for small artisanal objects.

Snakewood Laguiole knife handles offer a beautiful aesthetic with a fine and regular grain. Each snakewood handle is unique due to its distinctive patterns and color variations. Snakewood Laguiole knives also provide an excellent grip, thanks to the natural texture of the wood.

In summary, Laguiole knife handles made of snakewood offer a unique combination of beauty, durability, and functionality. Their distinctive aesthetics and ability to withstand strong pressure make them a popular choice for high-end Laguiole knives.

Looking for another handle material? Follow our ultimate guide to handle materials.

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laguiole steak knives set of 6 snakewood
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Set of 6 Laguiole Steak Knives

Laguiole Steak Knives Set of 6 – Snakewood

689€
  • USD: 745$
  • GBP: £586
  • AUD: $1,126
  • CAD: $1,021
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set of 6 laguiole en aubrac table forks snakewood

Set of 6 Laguiole Table Forks

Set of 6 Laguiole en Aubrac Table Forks Snakewood

729€
  • USD: 788$
  • GBP: £620
  • AUD: $1,191
  • CAD: $1,080
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⏳ Made to order: 10 to 28 days
laguiole en aubrac soup spoons snakewood

Set of 6 Laguiole Soup Spoons

Laguiole en Aubrac Soup Spoons Snakewood

729€
  • USD: 788$
  • GBP: £620
  • AUD: $1,191
  • CAD: $1,080
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laguiole cutlery set snakewood 12 piece
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12-Piece Cutlery Set

Laguiole Cutlery Set – Snakewood – 12 Piece

1449€
  • USD: 1,566$
  • GBP: £1,232
  • AUD: $2,367
  • CAD: $2,147
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laguiole 24 piece flatware set snakewood
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24-Piece Flatware Set

Laguiole 24-piece Flatware Set – Snakewood

2779€
  • USD: 3,003$
  • GBP: £2,363
  • AUD: $4,540
  • CAD: $4,117
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laguiole canteen of cutlery 28 piece snakewood
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28 piece Flatware Set

Laguiole Canteen of Cutlery 28 Piece – Snakewood

3469€
  • USD: 3,749$
  • GBP: £2,950
  • AUD: $5,668
  • CAD: $5,139
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laguiole knife snakewood handle
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Classic Range

Laguiole Knife Snakewood Handle

185€
  • USD: 200$
  • GBP: £157
  • AUD: $302
  • CAD: $274
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laguiole knife snakewood handle brass bolsters
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Brass Bolsters

Laguiole Knife Snakewood Handle – Brass Bolsters

185€
  • USD: 200$
  • GBP: £157
  • AUD: $302
  • CAD: $274
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original laguiole corkscrew snakewood
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Laguiole Sommelier Corkscrews

Laguiole Corkscrew Snakewood – Shiny Finish

229€
  • USD: 247$
  • GBP: £195
  • AUD: $374
  • CAD: $339
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laguiole knife with double chiseled plates and snakewood handle
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Double Plate Chiseled

Laguiole Knife with Double Chiseled Plates and Snakewood Handle

329€
  • USD: 356$
  • GBP: £280
  • AUD: $538
  • CAD: $487
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original laguiole corkscrew with prestige bee snakewood
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Laguiole Sommelier Corkscrews

Laguiole Corkscrew with Prestige Bee Snakewood – Shiny Finish

389€
  • USD: 420$
  • GBP: £331
  • AUD: $636
  • CAD: $576
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