Esav Benyamin
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For those who hvn't check Laguiole out, maybe you should. It's very neat.
I definitely agree!
For those who hvn't check Laguiole out, maybe you should. It's very neat.
Thanks everyone. Damn, they don't come cheap. I thought online should always cheaper. Not in this case. I saw Forge de Laguiole in store today. It is selling $119 with wood handle. They are about the same price as online. (when consider shipping cost) I might as well get it in store and enjoy right the way.
Somehow from them, the gray blade finish feel a lot sharper than mirror finish. Not sure if it is my imagination. Cuz doesn't really make any sense one will be sharper than the other.
I am thinking about 9mm or 10mm. I start to look for a blade on the small side. Few yrs ago was going for the biggest possible. But now, big blade just don't get out, cuz scare sh*t out of ppl. My blade isn't exactly for self portection.....i live a normal life, not possible to get into a fight in my age. Lighter weight blade, quality, durable seems like Laguiole fit in just fine.
Once again, thanks anyone who took time. For those who hvn't check Laguiole out, maybe you should. It's very neat.
Lee Valley tools bring in a medium/descent quality specimen , as they are in Canada the exchange rate is in your favor .
I have a very high end example , very nice gents knife , very beautifull.
Chris
Anyone familiar with Robert David Laguiole knives? I don't own one made by this company , but they seem to be a bit less expensive than the other brands and I might give one a try.
http://www.bestblade.com/Products-Robert_David.html
my favorite one was given to me by my stepfather. it had gone thru the washing machine on accident! it has a bull on the blade, and has a corkscrew and leather punch. its a great knife. i think 100 years ago every frenchman in the central region would have one of these for everyday use, including table use for any kind of food.
kiov
Cornelis Böhms;4191282 said:Give it a go man, feel the smooth handle shape of the traditional LAGUIOLE!!! It will never let you go. The Laguioles of Robert David are okay.
Not like the top brands, but OK.
I have 7 Laguioles but 4 of them are waiters corkscrews. All but one of my Laguioles are from Jean Dubost, I believe not the finest but it's what I have found in Mexico and they have served me well.
I had put several stacked-up strips of duck tape inside my Laguioles to protect the edge, recently I got some Spanish navajas that had a small piece of wood inside that did the same job. I tried it with my Laguiole knives, as can be seen in the picture, and it seems to work just fine.
Luis
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Cornelis Böhms;4189011 said:"By far the highest quality" is a subjective matter. I like the laguioles made by Laguiole en Aubrac the best. Others will say Forge de Laguiole o.a. is the best.
I think all these serious French factorys make a good product.
All depends on what you want to pay
If you want a Laguiole from the town or county Aubrac, have a look here:
www.laguiole-online.com/couteaux/coutelleries.php3
If you want just a Laguiole Pattern, I would recomend you
Fontenile Pataud - they're from Thiers
For my taste the best are:
Fontenille Pataud (Thiers)
Forge de Laguiole (Laguiole)
Laguiole de l'Artisan (Laguiole)
Check also this site:
www.couteaux-courty.com
search for Laguiole
Like you'll see, for a good one, you'll have to pay a 70 (Laguiole de l'Artisan) up to 110 (normal Fontenile Pataud) up to 600 (Damascus, Ivory Fontenile Pataud )
regards
surfer
I guess what I meant to say was "OF THE BRANDS I'VE OWNED Fontenille Pataud is by far the highest quality". I'm sure that plenty of other brands are as good or perhaps better than Fontenille Pataud but some of the French Laguiole knives I've owned were overpriced and not very good quality.