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An authentic Laguiole knife deserves a shop that is just as authentic.
Thousands of knives bear the name ‘Laguiole’. Manufactured all over the world, sold on faceless display stands, with no origin, no guarantee, no history. Faced with this confusion, Forge de Laguiole has always made a different choice: that of location, advice and the human touch.
Our five shops are not mere retail outlets. They are spaces where every knife on display has been crafted and handmade in Laguiole, in the Aveyron region, by cutlers for whom this work is both a profession and a source of pride. Where our teams guide you with a knowledge of the product you won’t find anywhere else. Where we take the time to help you find the perfect knife.
Come in. Touch. Ask questions. That’s exactly why we’re here.
Find my Forge de Laguiole knifeFive locations.
One requirement: authenticity
Where to find us
Step inside
the world of Forge de Laguiole.
Free guided tours in July and August,
Monday to Friday.
Self-guided tours throughout the rest of the year.
The workshop
It all begins with a bar of steel. Raw, cold, shapeless. In the hands of our cutlers, it becomes a blade, a spring, a liner, then a knife. This transformation from raw metal to finished object owes nothing to chance and everything to the craft: precision and patience passed down through the workshops of Forge de Laguiole. This is where the knife is born.
The forge
Where it all begins
The first step is the most radical. The French steel bar is placed in the fire, heated to over a thousand degrees until it glows cherry red. Under the power hammer, it flattens and stretches, taking on the blade’s basic shape. It is this defining moment that determines everything that follows: the hardness, the balance, the edge – the quality. Once forged, the blade is trimmed and stamped. Next comes quenching: a bath in hot oil, followed by controlled cooling that permanently sets the steel’s hardness.
Watch the forge in action
Sawing
Where the handles come to life
At the Forge de Laguiole workshop, the sawing workshop allows the materials used for the handles, such as wood or horn, to be selected and cut directly. Each piece is carefully chosen, then cut to preserve the finest parts. This work, carried out on site, ensures control over the quality of the materials right from the start of the knife-making process.
Manufacturing
The birth of the knife
The cutler works on the individual components manufactured earlier in the workshop, the metal parts and the materials selected during the sawing process. He meticulously prepares each element to ensure the assembly is as precise as possible. Once the parts are assembled, he shapes the handle on backstands fitted with abrasive belts of different grits, to harmonise form and balance. For the knives in the Collection range, he also brings the bee and the spring to life, chiselling them entirely by hand. Every movement of the cutler’s hand, guided by the eye, transforms these individual components into a unique knife, reflecting the craftsmanship of Forge de Laguiole.
Polishing
Where the blade reveals its brilliance
Once the knife has been made, it is time for polishing. The polisher gives the knife its final finish, whether bright or satin. Using polishing wheels, each pass follows the next until the perfect finish is achieved. The work is carried out by hand, guided by the eye and the sense of touch, giving the Laguiole knife its brilliance, the precision of its lines and the smoothness that invites you to take it in your hand.
Sharpening
The craft that gives the blade its edge
A beautiful knife must first and foremost cut well. At the Forge de Laguiole manufacture, sharpening is carried out using diamond grinding wheels to achieve a clean, even and durable edge. Each blade leaves the workshop ready to cut, with the crisp, precise edge expected of an authentic Laguiole knife.
Quality control
Made to last, made to be passed on
Before leaving the workshop, every knife is carefully inspected by hand, piece by piece. Our teams check the fit of the liners and bolsters, the smoothness of the opening, the strength of the spring, the stability of the handle, the quality of the polishing and the sharpness of the blade. This final inspection ensures a high-quality Laguiole knife, made in Laguiole, Aveyron, and delivered with its certificate of authenticity. Your knife is made to accompany you throughout your life, and to be passed on to the next generation.
Manufacturer, not a retailer
Here, every folding knife is born from our hands
At Forge de Laguiole, we don’t select knives from a catalogue. We make them. Here in Aubrac, in our workshop located in the heart of the village of Laguiole, every blade is forged, every handle shaped, every bolster fitted by our cutlers. What you hold in your hands is not a product. It is the result of hours of work, of skills passed down from generation to generation, of a standard of excellence that only a manufacturer can guarantee.
The region & the origin
Laguiole is not a brand. It is a place.
There are dozens of knives bearing this name. The original comes from here. La Forge de Laguiole is rooted in the village that gave new life to the legend, at an altitude of 1,000 metres, on the Aubrac plateau, where the knife was designed in the 19th century for the region’s farmers. When you choose a Forge de Laguiole knife, you are not choosing a design. You are choosing a verifiable origin, a real place, a living history.
The guarantee
Behind every knife, a guarantee.
Ordering online should never be a leap of faith. At Forge de Laguiole, you are not buying from a middleman. You are buying directly from the people who made your knife. Our workshop is open to visitors, and every piece leaves Laguiole with its certificate of authenticity. We provide after-sales service for all our knives, because a Forge de Laguiole knife is built to last and deserves to be cared for with the same attention it received when it was made.
an authentic experience
self-guided or guided tours
no reservation required
Since 1987, the forge has been at the heart of the village of Laguiole. Here, every knife is born from raw material and passes through many hands before being finished. We open our doors to you so that you can see, up close, what it means to craft an object made to last a lifetime.
The tour follows the path of the blade, from the forged metal to the fitted bolsters, from the shaped handle to the chiselled bee. Our cutlers work just a few metres away from you. No staging, no display: the workshop as it is, every day of the week.
Address: Route de l'Aubrac – 12210 Laguiole
Phone: +33 (0)5 65 48 43 34
Opening
hours
September to June
Opening hours
Monday – Saturday
9:00am – 12:15pm
1:45pm – 6:00pm
July & August
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday
9am–7pm
Sunday: 9am–6pm
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