Damascus Laguiole Knives

Laguiole folding knives with Damascus blades. The pattern comes from the Aveyron region of France and is recognisable by its slim profile, the bee on the spring and the pointed bolster. These are traditional slipjoint folders rather than locking knives, which suits table and pocket use more than heavy work. Handle materials include horn, olive wood and bone. Note that genuine Laguiole is not a protected mark, so quality varies widely across the market.