Description
The Toulouse is a Laguiole-pattern table knife: a slim forged blade, a long tapering handle in red, and the shouldered silhouette that has been made in the Aveyron since the 1820s. This is cutlery you set out on purpose.
| Overall length | 10 inches |
| Blade length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle length | 5.5 inches |
| Steel | Hand-forged high-carbon steel |
| Handle | Red |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
What the Laguiole shape does at the table
A four and a half inch forged blade on a five and a half inch handle puts most of the length in your hand rather than on the plate, and that balance is deliberate. You draw the knife instead of pressing it, so a ribeye or a lamb chop opens in one stroke instead of three sawing passes. The fine tip trims fat close to the bone. The same slimness is a weakness against frozen or heavily boned food, because this is a table knife and not a butcher tool. Laguiole knives explained covers the pattern and the marks worth checking.
Built for: a table you have taken some trouble over. Steak, roast, charcuterie, hard cheese. It suits people who would rather own six knives they wash by hand than twelve that live in a dishwasher.
At the sink
Care: hand wash, always, and dry it before it goes back into the block or the roll. Hand-forged high-carbon steel is reactive, so meat juices, wine and vinegar pull a gray-blue patina onto the blade within a few meals. That film is protective and most owners leave it alone. What you cannot leave is standing moisture, because a wet blade shut in a drawer overnight is how pitting starts. One dishwasher cycle will ruin both the edge and the handle finish. A wipe of food-safe oil before long storage is enough.
Carbon at the table, honestly
If a darkening blade will bother you at every dinner, buy stainless instead and be happy. If you like a knife that records its own use, this is the trade you want. Carbon vs stainless kitchen knives lays out both sides without a sales pitch.
FAQs
Is it sold singly or as a set? This listing is one knife. Order the quantity your table needs.
Will six match if I order six? The pattern matches. The handles vary slightly in tone because they are finished individually.
Can I use it in the kitchen too? For slicing cooked meat, yes. For prep work you want a broader blade, and a Damascus chef knife is the right shape for a board.
How do I stop the edge dulling on plates? Carve on wood or composite and lift the knife instead of dragging it across china. Porcelain is harder than any blade steel and will flatten a fine edge in one meal.
Forged in Memphis, Tennessee and finished one at a time.
Model: BMK-626
Buying for groomsmen? This knife also comes as a matched set of 6, 15% less than buying six singly, and each one can carry its own engraved name.
Sophia C (verified owner) –
These pocket-sized Laguiole Steak Knives are perfect for picnics and outdoor dining. They’re portable and get the job done.
Ethan B. (verified owner) –
I’m impressed with the durability of these knives. They maintain their sharpness even with frequent use, making them a great investment.
Jackson M. (verified owner) –
These handmade Steak Knives are top-notch. They’re reliable, elegant, and have become my go-to for all my slicing needs.
Douglas Ortiz –
Showed up right on time and looked even better than the photos. Edge held up great through a full week of daily cooking. Can’t wait to see what else this maker has to offer.
Karen Howard –
Would call this a solid pickup for the price. Good in the kitchen, wish the blade held its edge a bit longer. Nice that it’s US made out of Memphis with solid shipping times. Good product. Just not quite perfect.
Caleb Gutierrez –
Not going to lie. This exceeded my expectations by a lot. Cool knowing this was handmade right in Memphis and shipped out fast. Handle stays comfortable even after prepping a big meal. Edge geometry makes thin slicing so much easier than my old knife. This maker just earned a repeat customer.
Angela Phillips –
Perfect gift. Perfect quality. No complaints. Handle stays comfortable even after prepping a big meal. Would not hesitate to order again.
George Lee –
This is exactly what I wanted and then some. I keep coming back to Black Mamba Knives because it’s always this good.
Melissa Lee –
This is one of those purchases that just makes you smile. Balance in hand is perfect for detail work at the cutting board. Cleans up easy and hasn’t shown any rust or staining. Shipping was fast and everything arrived well packaged.