Jean Dubost Laguiole Olive Wood 2pc Carving Set

Description

Soft and subtle to the touch, a Laguiole knife will stay sharp and will never rust. The blade, made of high-grade stainless steel, is stamped, then ground and then polished in over 25 different manual production stages. The Laguiole knife has been used in the south of France for over 200 years. Recently, the Laguiole mark has expanded to include flatware, wine waiters and cutlery crafted with the same quality and craftsmanship. Local legend states it was bestowed upon the Laguiole village as a token of Napoleon's gratitude for the townspeople's courage during his many battles. The blade, made of high-grade stainless steel, is stamped, then ground and then polished in over 25 different manual production stages. Recently, the Laguiole mark has expanded to include flatware, wine waiters and cutlery crafted with the same quality and craftsmanship. Trusted and revered in kitchens and restaurants through-out France, the Dubost family is happy for the Laguiole tradition to finally reach this side of the Atlantic. Jean Dubost's family, inspired by the traditional peasant tool, has been crafting the artisan blades since 1920. A bee that is found engraved on all Laguiole products, was originally part of Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial seal. Others insist that the bee represents the knife's reliability. Surrounded by legend and myth, the Laguiole knife still carries the mark of its ancestors.

Key Features

• Surrounded by legend and myth, the Laguiole knife still carries the mark of its ancestors.
• Jean Dubost's family, inspired by the traditional peasant tool, has been crafting the artisan blades since 1920.
• A bee that is found engraved on all Laguiole products, was originally part of Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial seal.
• The Laguiole knife has been used in the south of France for over 200 years.
• Recently, the Laguiole mark has expanded to include flatware, wine waiters and cutlery crafted with the same quality and craftsmanship.
• The blade, made of high-grade stainless steel, is stamped, then ground and then polished in over 25 different manual production stages.