The Forge de Laguiole Art Cutlery collection brings together the rarest and most remarkable knives from our historic workshops in Laguiole. These exceptional Laguiole knives, crafted as unique pieces, reflect the expertise and heritage of Laguiole knife-making, passed down and perfected since 1987. True creations of high-end cutlery, designed for discerning enthusiasts and prestige knife collectors.
Stéphane Rambaud, a renowned master cutler, was born in 1968 in Lyon. He trained at the prestigious Nogent School of Cutlery, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for Best Apprentice of France in 1987, a symbol of French excellence in knife-making.
He joined Forge de Laguiole in the summer of 2005, where he designs and crafts exceptional Laguiole folding knives, inspired by his creativity or made to custom order, while respecting the codes and traditions of Laguiole cutlery.
Each knife in the Art Cutlery collection is entirely handmade, ensuring a unique piece with a distinctive character and precise, flawless finishing.
This high-end Laguiole folding knife is a 12 cm one-piece model with a solid ebony handle, elegant and timeless. It features a decorative spring and bee inspired by fine jewelry, adding a refined and original touch.
The knife has satin-finished stainless steel liners and a brilliantly polished blade, highlighting the elegance, cutting quality, and precision of this unique Laguiole knife, perfectly blending tradition and contemporary design.
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Since its creation, Forge de Laguiole has been part of a living cutlery tradition, open to creation and contemporary design. The manufacture chose early on to collaborate with renowned designers and creators, to reinterpret the Laguiole knife while respecting its iconic lines and historical identity.
Over the years, several major figures in design have brought their vision and sensibility to this iconic object. Among them:
Philippe Starck, Andrée Putman, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Christian Ghion, Ora-ïto, Michel Bras…