Recommendation? Laguiole Knife

[shane]

Looking for a good quality Laguiole Knife. Can someone please make a recommendation? Budget is Around $250 or less and would like a blade length of between 3.4-4”. Any US dealers?

Thanks,

shane

 

[Will Power]

Plenty of ideas in here

French regional knives...

What brands are best quality,which ones are best deal for money?I am falling in love with some of these traditional patterns of knives,and am tired of modern tactical stuff,but do not want to spend too much money either,i have 5 opinels,and 2 laguioles,and am looking for something...

www.bladeforums.com

 

[shane]

Thanks. Took a quick look earlier but there were so many Opinels and other non Laguiole knives that I have to take some time to search the 85 pages.

 

[Rufus1949]

Thanks. Took a quick look earlier but there were so many Opinels and other non Laguiole knives that I have to take some time to search the 85 pages.

PM me and I can help.
Will need an email.

 

[shane]

PM me and I can help.
Will need an email.

No PM’s at the moment. Thank you Rufus for the email.

 

[ferider]

We have a couple at home, this is my favorite:

Customized during online order from Laguiole Actiforge, Le Thiers, Auvergne, great F&F, etc., 140 EUR to my door.

Customizations:
- 12cm Carbon steel,
- Stainless bolsters,
- Corkscrew

Cheers,

Roland.

 

[Rufus1949]

We have a couple at home, this is my favorite:

Customized during online order from Laguiole Actiforge, Le Thiers, Auvergne, great F&F, etc., 140 EUR to my door.

Customizations:
- 12cm Carbon steel,
- Stainless bolsters,
- Corkscrew

Cheers,

Roland.

Very nice and thanks for sharing new source.

 

[kamagong]

Can you provide some additional information so we can provide better recommendations?

What type of steel do you want for the blade? Carbon or stainless?
Shadow or bolsters? If bolsters, do you you want stainless or brass?
What type of covers do you want? Horn, wood, or other?

 

[Rufus1949]

Stay tuned for Traditional French Friday. Many great examples for you to view.

 

[kamagong]

Also, what type of guillochage do you want? It can be ornate, simpler, or non-existent.

 

[mitch13]

Can you provide some additional information so we can provide better recommendations?

What type of steel do you want for the blade? Carbon or stainless?
Shadow or bolsters? If bolsters, do you you want stainless or brass?
What type of covers do you want? Horn, wood, or other?

Yep
More detail will help, plenty of good options.
Good luck

 

[shane]

Can you provide some additional information so we can provide better recommendations?

What type of steel do you want for the blade? Carbon or stainless?
Shadow or bolsters? If bolsters, do you you want stainless or brass?
What type of covers do you want? Horn, wood, or other?

Not sure about the steel. My initial response would be carbon if the holds an edge better.
Open to stainless bolsters or just bolsters at the bee. Assuming that is what shadow is?
Open to horn or wood.

My main concern is quality.

 

[kamagong]

A shadow knife has no bolsters.

You're in luck. The dollar is very strong in relation to the euro at the moment. This is a great time to be in the market for a laguiole.

The easy button when it comes to laguioles is to order from Fontenille Pataud. The quality of their knives is top notch. They offer a plethora of cover materials, but perhaps best of all, they readily cater to the American market. Other makers can require a bit more effort in the acquisition process.

I like mine.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

Here are some good choices…….

Folding knives - Laguiole en Aubrac

Laguiole en Aubrac, atelier de coutellerie artisanale et forge en zone d’origine Laguiole en Aveyron.

www.laguiole-en-aubrac.fr

Laguiole knife

Laguiole pocket knife handmade in France, Laguiole knife with lock-back system, Premium Laguiole knife. Laguiole knives.

www.fontenille-pataud.com

 

[Tx308]

Here's mine and I fully recommend Fontinelle Pataud.
Special ordered this stag one with RWL34 steel and It is amazing.

 

[airyq]

Another vote for Fontenille Pataud. If you want a show case Laguiole, FP is the way to go. File worked blade, liners, spring, absolutely gorgeous knives.

 

[afishhunter]

supporting dealer. https://knives-of-france.com
Ships from USA.

 

[Will Power]

kamagong has a very valid point, the Dollar has soared against the Euro so getting a French knife from France is a real advantage.

F-P has a lot of incentives: consistent quality, many scale options, choice of steels, styles and very decent customer service. They also have LOCKING Lags too which I like very much. Their site is very good and you are unlikely to be disappointed.

Here, 10.5 cm in Ram's Horn

XS 9cm in Bovine Horn

 

[Peregrin]

Another vote for FP. 9cm Laguiole. Nice size for the pocket.

 

[Tx308]

Here's my FP locking laguiole and i have to say it is a great knife. I can open and close it one handed and this one with the 14c28n steel is a breeze to sharpen.

A big plus for the locking version is that it has a blade stop pin so there's no blade rap when allowed to snap closed. I don't mind the two handed close of my other laguiloles at all but it is nice to not have to worry about the locking version.