Steak Knife - Birch Matt

Matte polished steak knife with birch burl handle

In the Aubrac region of southern France, you'll find the small village of Laguiole, which has become world-renowned for its knives with the characteristic blade profile, now a symbol of what a good steak knife should be.

Laguiole en Aubrac produces some of the absolute best of their kind. It's important to understand that there are many different manufacturers, but only a few of them are actually located in Laguiole. Here, we're talking about good old-fashioned manual labor and fine craftsmanship. A knife – or any other piece of cutlery – from Laguiole en Aubrac is handmade. The handles are made from a variety of natural materials such as different horns, antlers, and, of course, wood species from all over the world.

This particular knife is brightly polished, and the handle is made of birch wood. The wood itself is cut from a burl, which means the grain patterns appear more lively than in normal heartwood.

A Laguiole en Aubrac steak knife has a blade made of Swedish 12C27 steel, which is a good stainless alloy. It is sharpened to a fine edge at the workshop and is easy to resharpen when needed, which we are happy to help you with.

The steel in the blade, as well as the natural materials and the degree of genuine craftsmanship in the knife, are some of the things that distinguish Laguiole en Aubrac from the many other manufacturers on the market. Here, you don't just get a knife; you buy a small piece of history.

The knife is not dishwasher safe!

Knives from Laguiole en Aubrac are made with natural materials. Therefore, the knife you purchase may not be completely identical to the one shown in the picture here.

Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.

Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.