Laguiole en Aubrac Belle Droit Folding Knife Special Bee, Ram Crust 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.

The main feature of the Laguiole Droit is its opening and closing system, known as the “lockback” or “back-lock”. At the front of the spring, just before the blade, we can notice a metal stud called the ‘fly’, a technical term specific to cutlery terminology. To disengage the lock and release the blade, the ‘fly’ had to be lifted with the fingers of one hand. The blade could then rotate to close the knife.
The Laguiole Droit is recognizable by the alignment of the blade and the handle, giving it a straight silhouette. Its design is enhanced by two special features on both sides of the knife: a ‘corbin beak tail’ at the end of the handle and the rounded profile of the ‘Bourbonnaise’ blade, whose parallel back and edge meet at a central point.

Handle

This handle is crafted from ram crust horn. Unlike smooth, high-gloss horn finishes, crust horn retains its raw surface texture — subtle ridges, natural markings, and soft variations in tone that give the handle an honest, organic character as well as beauty. 

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

• Ram crust 
• Finely engraved bee with hand-carved leaves detailing along the spring
  
• Weight: 106.5 gr (3.75 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