Laguiole en Aubrac Belle Droit Folding Knife Special Bee, Albizia Wood 4.3"

This piece is a stand alone. Belle Pièce are unique, standalone creations crafted by the most veteran and skillful artisans at Laguiole en Aubrac. Each one is a singular work where tradition meets innovation — a timeless piece of functional art.

Every curve and line is shaped with meticulous attention to detail, producing true gems of craftsmanship. Handle materials are hand-selected for their natural beauty and durability, ensuring each knife is both a working tool and an heirloom destined to be passed down for generations.

The bee — the iconic emblem of Laguiole cutlery — is solid and richly sculpted, with refined motifs running from the head of the knife down to the spring, which is itself delicately engraved.

Handle

Crafted from a singular piece of Albizia wood, prized by artisans for its rich, warm brown tones and dramatic, swirling grain. Dark, burl-like figuring moves across a lighter honey-brown base, giving each handle its own distinctive pattern — no two pieces are ever quite the same. Lightweight yet durable, Albizia takes a beautiful hand-polished finish that deepens its natural color over time, making this knife as much a piece to display as it is a tool to use.

Blade 

• Forged from Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, satin finish
• Blade bolster to tip length: 4.33-in (11 cm)
• Blade height: 0.70-in (1.8 cm)
• Spine: 3 mm
  
• Total length: 9.25-in (23.5 cm) 
  

Construction

• Albizia wood 
• Finely engraved bee with hand-carved leaves detailing along the spring
  
• Weight: 101.2 gr (3.56 oz)
• Made in Espalion, France, within the historic Laguiole region

In the Box

• Oak wood storage case
  
• Unique Piece & Authenticity certificate
• 22-page genuine Laguiole artisanal charter guide