Pocketknives/Kitchen Knives/Fixed Blades

[tmg]

Seawolf, that Laguiole really caught my eye, to the extent that I've spent the last two days researching them - can't seem to find any UK dealers, which is a pity as I'd like to check one out before I buy. I'm undecided as to which maker, but the favourites are Laguiole en Aubrac and Fontenille-Pataud, then it's just a choice between wood or horn handles.

Thanks for opening my eyes to these

[joesaintjohn]

I have an Aubrac, and I love it. My dad brought it back from Provence, and it's my daily suit and tie carry.

[seawolf]

JSJ - a nice gentleman's carry.

Go for the Aubrac.  They're fantastic.

We also got this set of steak knives. Also with juniper handles.

[seawolf]

Tmg- you're welcome. Glad you like them. Good luck looking. You might have to scoot over to France and pick one up. It's a whole lot easier for you to do than it was for us!

[joesaintjohn]

Drool. Those steak knives are so elegant. Lori and I have longed for a set.

[seawolf]

Glad you like them JSJ.

As you can imagine, our kitchen at home is pretty well stocked, but steak knives are one thing we never really picked up. Earlier this year we were planning a trip to the UK and France and decided we should look for steak knives over there. I knew I wanted Lagiole, but I didn't know anything about them until I started doing some research. I'm so glad I settled on Lagiole En Aubrac because they feel so well made. The Juniper handles smell amazing, and I'm sure they will patina over time. I also wanted steak knives that weren't serrated so that I could sharpen them.

[Giles]

Just bought 12 of these from the local market (olive wood handles)…

Plus a few more assorted others.  This is a carving knife…

Which rather ingeniously (for a simpleton like me anyway), folds into a boning knife…

[seawolf]

beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[joesaintjohn]

Well done, G. SeaWolf, now you're making me want them even more!!!

[mclaincausey]

Guessing it ain't forged or something bit just copped a set on the bay for cheap.

http://bit.ly/19oMsS7

[derivative666]

Today's carry

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[seawolf]

@mclaincausey:

Guessing it ain't forged or something bit just copped a set on the bay for cheap.

http://bit.ly/19oMsS7

The thing is, the name Lagiole isn't protected like "champagne" for example, and can be used by anyone. There are only a few makers that are actually hand-crafting Lagiole knives.

[mclaincausey]

Figured. Don't know shit about em. Jean Dubost I think. Either way, needed steak knives and the price was right.

[seawolf]

Hey, they're nice looking knives! Should serve you well. At least they're made in France

[mclaincausey]

Haha right?

[Giles]

Whereas mine aren't….....

[mclaincausey]

Really G?  They're gorgeous and likely forged at least.

[Giles]

Really yes…........ They seem pretty good.  Have a killer edge at the moment, we'll see how they hold up.....

[derivative666]

Really into this Laguiole en Aubrac w/ blue maple

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[seawolf]

That is gorgeous.