Are all Laguiole knives the same?
There are several laguiole manufacturers who work with the same process and produce high quality knives. However, there are a lot of fake laguiole knives that are made from molds in China and even in France.
Why is there a fly on Laguiole knives?
The Laguiole knife used to have a so-called “mouche”, which translates as “fly” but is known as the bee. The bee was the small piece of triangular or oval-shaped metal, sometimes with a ring, which you needed to push up to allow the blade to close.
Are all Laguiole knives made in France?
Most “Laguiole” knives are made in France but because the design and name are not trademark protected, they can be manufactured anywhere. Because Laguiole is not a registered trademark, the name appears frequently on a number of different products, often inferior and sometimes not related at all to knife-making!
Who makes original Laguiole knives?
Forge de Laguiole
Forge de Laguiole is the only coutelier that makes, machines, finishes and assembles every piece of their Laguiole-style knife in its place of origin. It employs more than 100 knife-makers, metalworkers, sales people and support staff in Laguiole. Thierry Moysset, the brand’s CEO, speaks grandly of the Forge’s mission.
What is symbol on Laguiole knives?
The bee
The bee. The bee, one of the symbols of an Original Forge de Laguiole® knife, is carved with a file and an engraver. The legend goes that the Napoleonic imperial symbol was attributed to the citizens of Laguiole by Emperor Napoléon himself as a tribute to their courage shown in the services to the emperor.
What insect is on Laguiole knives?
the bee
What insect is represented on the spring? It is the bee, symbol of the Laguiole knife.
What is a DOUK DOUK knife?
The douk-douk is a French-made pocket knife of simple sheet-metal construction. It has been manufactured by the M. C. Cognet cutlery firm in Thiers, France, since 1929.