Where to Buy Authentic Laguiole Knives in the USA

By Carlos E Antillano · Last updated: November 8, 2026 · LaguioleEnAubracShop.com, the authorized USA Laguiole en Aubrac distributor

The short answer

Buy from the maker or from a seller the maker has authorized, and make sure the maker is identified on the blade. "Laguiole" is the name of a village and a knife style, not a brand, so the word on its own guarantees nothing. Anyone, anywhere, can legally put it on a knife.

• For Laguiole en Aubrac in the United States: LaguioleEnAubracShop.com, the authorized USA Laguiole en Aubrac distributor. Every piece is handmade in the Aubrac region of France by Laguiole en Aubrac, founded in 1992 in Espalion.
• For other French Laguiole makers: buy directly from the maker's own website or from a dealer the maker lists as authorized. Several workshops in Laguiole and Thiers sell internationally.
• Be careful with marketplace listings that say "Laguiole" or "Laguiole style" with no maker name, a stainless or plastic handle, or a set of six for the price of one real knife.

Why it matters where you buy

The Laguiole knife was born in the village of Laguiole, in the Aubrac in southern France, in the 1800s. The name was never protected when the knife became famous, so it passed into common use. Today, most knives sold as "Laguiole" around the world are not made in France at all. They are legal to sell, but they are not what most people picture when they buy a Laguiole: a knife made by hand by a French cutler, with a natural handle and a blade that will last for generations.

Because the name alone tells you nothing, the seller is your best protection. A genuine maker's authorized dealer can tell you who made the knife, where, and from what, and stands behind it with a warranty.

Seven checks before you buy from any seller

1. The maker is identified on the blade. A genuine knife carries the workshop's name or its own mark, not just the word Laguiole. Laguiole en Aubrac steak knives, for example, carry the brand's "L" on the blade. A blade that says only "Laguiole", or "Laguiole" plus "stainless", says nothing about who made it.
2. The seller names the maker and where it is made. Look for a specific workshop and town, not just "France" or "French design".
3. The handle material is specific and natural. "Olivewood", "juniper", "buffalo horn" or "zebu bone" is a real description. "Wood-look", "ABS" or "resin" handles are signs of a mass-produced knife.
4. The price is realistic. A handmade French folding knife takes many steps by a skilled cutler. A set of six "Laguiole" steak knives for $40 cannot be handmade in France.
5. The steak knives are not serrated. Traditional Laguiole table and steak knives have a smooth, straight edge. Every Laguiole en Aubrac knife is smooth, never serrated.
6. There is paperwork. Laguiole en Aubrac corkscrews and pocket knives come with a certificate; steak knives come with the maker's literature. A maker that hand-finishes every piece wants you to know who made it.
7. There is someone to call. A real US contact, a returns policy and a written warranty mean the seller expects to be around if something goes wrong.

For the details of what to look at on the knife itself (the bee, the spring, the blade marks), read our guide on how to spot a fake Laguiole knife.

Marketplace red flags

Large online marketplaces and discount stores carry everything from genuine pieces to inexpensive imports, often side by side. Be cautious when a listing:

• calls the knife "Laguiole style" or "Laguiole design", or never names a maker;
• uses the same stock photo as dozens of other sellers;
• sells a large set (12 or 24 pieces) for less than a single handmade knife;
• shows serrated steak knives or a one-piece stainless handle with a printed bee;
• gives no information on where it ships from, how returns work or what the warranty covers.

None of these prove a knife is bad. They mean the listing gives you no way to know what you are getting.

What a genuine Laguiole costs

As a guide, here is what genuine Laguiole en Aubrac pieces cost at our US store (November 2026):

Item	Starting price
Folding (pocket) knife	From $109.95 (3-inch mini); 3.5-inch from $129.95
Sommelier corkscrew	From $139.95
Steak knife set	2 pieces from $189.95; 6 pieces from $249.95
Champagne saber	From $269.95

Other French makers charge in a similar range. If a "Laguiole" costs a fraction of this, it is almost certainly not handmade in France.

Buying Laguiole en Aubrac from us

LaguioleEnAubracShop.com is the authorized USA distributor of Laguiole en Aubrac. Here is what that means for you:

• Genuine pieces only. Everything we sell is made by Laguiole en Aubrac in the Aubrac region of France. Every piece is handmade, so no two are exactly alike.
• Fast US shipping. In-stock orders placed on a business day usually ship the same day, and standard US delivery takes about 4 business days. Standard shipping is free on orders of $79.95 or more; expedited shipping is available at extra cost.
• 30-day returns on unused items in their original packaging. Holiday orders placed November 1 to December 31, 2026 can be returned until January 15, 2027. See our return policy.
• A limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. See what the warranty covers.
• Real people to talk to. Questions about a piece, a gift or a past order: info@laguioleenaubracshop.com.

Not sure which piece to choose?

• The best Laguiole knives, by use and budget
• The best Laguiole steak knives
• The best Laguiole corkscrew
• Laguiole en Aubrac vs. Forge de Laguiole
• Holiday gift guide

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy an authentic Laguiole knife in the USA?

From the maker or a seller the maker has authorized. For Laguiole en Aubrac, handmade in the Aubrac region of France since 1992, the authorized USA distributor is LaguioleEnAubracShop.com, which ships within the US, usually the same business day. For other French makers, buy from the maker's own site or its listed dealers.

Is "Laguiole" a brand?

No. Laguiole is a village in the Aubrac, in southern France, and the name of the knife style born there. The name was never protected as a brand, so it can legally appear on knives made anywhere. The maker's name or mark on the blade is what tells you who made the knife.

Are Laguiole knives sold on marketplaces real?

Some are and many are not. Marketplaces list genuine pieces next to inexpensive imports. Check that the listing names a specific French maker, that the maker is identified on the blade, that the handle material is natural and named, and that the seller offers returns and a warranty.

How much does a real Laguiole knife cost?

A genuine handmade French Laguiole folding knife usually costs well over $100, and much more for rare handle materials. At LaguioleEnAubracShop.com, folding knives start at $109.95, sommelier corkscrews at $139.95 and 2-piece steak knife sets at $189.95. A full set of "Laguiole" knives for under $50 is not handmade in France.

Is the bee a sign of a genuine Laguiole?

Not on its own. The bee (or fly) on the spring is part of the traditional design and is widely copied. What matters is how it is made, whether the maker is identified on the blade, and who is selling it.

Are real Laguiole steak knives serrated?

Traditional Laguiole steak and table knives have a smooth, straight edge. All Laguiole en Aubrac knives, including the steak knives, have smooth blades and are never serrated.

Do Laguiole en Aubrac pieces come with a certificate?

Laguiole en Aubrac corkscrews and pocket knives come with a certificate. Steak knives come with the maker's literature.

What warranty comes with a Laguiole en Aubrac knife bought in the US?

Pieces bought from LaguioleEnAubracShop.com are covered by a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. It does not cover misuse or damage from the dishwasher.