Genuine Laguiole knives

The first Laguiole knife was designed by M. Moulin in 1828. This cutler in Laguiole, a village in the south of France, lent his name to the famous knife brand. However, being too old, Laguiole is not a registered trademark. The name is in the public domain and is therefore freely used, which is why the brand suffers from numerous "fakes" coming from Asia.

Recognizing a genuine Laguiole knife

There are many Laguiole manufacturers respecting the traditional knife-making process. They are mainly based in central France. To recognize genuine Laguiole knives, certain criteria must be taken into account.

The assembly is done by hand and the knife is put together like a puzzle, unlike fakes which are glued. The handle is made from high-quality raw materials such as wood or genuine horn. As for the blade, it is made of superior quality stainless steel and is resistant over time. The blades of genuine Laguiole knives are perfectly smooth, sharpened, and particularly bright.

While the bolsters of fake Laguiole knives are made of aluminum, those of genuine ones are made of brushed steel or brass. The latter are also fitted with a bee in brushed steel or not, welded to the knife or forged with the spring. The shepherd's cross 5-stamp on the handle means that the assembly was done manually and traditionally. Finally, the weight of a genuine Laguiole knife is different, as it is heavier than a fake.