Laguiole gifts, handmade in France

For the wine lover

Sommelier corkscrews

The waiter's corkscrew sommeliers carry, with a lever that lifts the cork in one smooth pull. Handles in olivewood, juniper, horn, ebony and more.

From $139.95

For the holiday host

Champagne sabers

Open the New Year's bottle with a saber, the French way. A 10.6-inch polished blade with a natural wood or horn handle, made to be displayed as much as used.

$269.95 to $299.95

For the one who always has a knife

Laguiole pocket knives

The classic French folding knife, with the bee forged in one piece with the spring and a 12C27 Sandvik steel blade. The 4.75" is the traditional size; the 3.5" slips into any pocket.

From $109.95

For the holiday table

Steak knife sets

Straight, smooth blades that cut cleanly instead of tearing, and can be resharpened for decades. Sets of 2, 4 and 6 in their own presentation box, ready to wrap.

From $179.95

For the serious cook

Chef's knives & block sets

Gourmet Cuisine chef's knives in 6", 7", 8" and 9", with olive, walnut, ebony, wenge or teak handles. For a complete kitchen, the 7-piece set on its magnetic oak block.

From $109.95

For newlyweds & new homes

Flatware sets

A table set they will still be using on their fiftieth anniversary: forks, spoons and complete flatware sets with natural wood and horn handles, handcrafted in France.

For the cheese lover

Cheese knives

A knife for hard cheese, one for soft and a spreader, in a gift box. Add an acacia serving board for a complete cheese-course gift.

For the collector

Belle Pièce & limited editions

Hand-chiseled spines, rare burl and ivory handles, Damascus blades. Pieces made in small numbers, never exactly alike.