{"product_id":"laguiole-en-aubrac-6-piece-steak-knife-set-caramel-pakka-handles","title":"Laguiole en Aubrac 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, Caramel Pakka Handles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBring the table traditions of southern France to your own table with the Laguiole en Aubrac 6-Piece Steak Knife Set. Each knife is handcrafted in Espalion, in the historic Laguiole region, by artisans who carry on generations of French cutlery know-how. The set has the clean lines and slight curve that have made the Laguiole silhouette famous worldwide, and each knife is made to last for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Handles: Brown Pakka\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Handles: Caramel Pakka\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handles are made of caramel Pakka, a material that looks and feels like fine hardwood but is much tougher. Thin hardwood veneers are layered, filled with resin and pressed into a dense block. When the block is shaped into a handle, the cut through the layers shows the colors of slowly cooked caramel: burnt toffee and copper melting into warm amber, with pale golden streaks that catch the light. The grain flows in long, soft ovals along the handle and seems to glow from within. Because every block is cut differently, no two handles share the same pattern. Each set is a family of six closely matched pieces, and each knife has its own grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCaramel is warmer and lighter than the classic brown, so it brightens the table. It looks especially good with light wood, linen and natural settings. Like all Pakka, it handles moisture, heat and daily use much better than natural wood, so it won’t crack, warp or fade over time. Each handle ends in a brushed stainless steel bolster with the traditional Laguiole curve, which rests comfortably in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shepherd’s Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet into the face of every handle are small metal pins in the shape of the Shepherd’s Cross. The tradition comes from the Aubrac plateau. Shepherds who spent long months in the high pastures far from church are said to have pushed their knife upright into the ground and prayed before the cross on its handle. Today the cross is one of the defining marks of an authentic Laguiole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Spine and the Bee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTurn the knife over and you’ll find a stainless steel spine running the full length of the handle, cut through with a pattern of crescents and small stars. The pattern repeats on the end of the bolster. At the base of the blade sits the bee, the emblem most closely tied to the Laguiole name, with its wings spread over the bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 4.25-inch blades are made of Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, a Swedish steel cutlers value for its fine grain, edge retention and strong resistance to corrosion. The straight, non-serrated edge cuts cleanly through meat instead of tearing its fibers, which keeps the juices in every slice. The blades have a matte finish, and each carries the Laguiole en Aubrac bull’s-head mark as a sign of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift Worth Keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe six knives come in a light wooden presentation box with a black felt lining, engraved with the Laguiole en Aubrac name, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. The set suits both everyday family dinners and formal entertaining. It makes a lasting wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift, the kind that is handed down to the next generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 6 handcrafted French steak knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade forged from Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, matte finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCaramel Pakka handles: hardwood veneers layered, infused with resin and pressed. More resistant to heat, water and warping than natural wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShepherd’s Cross inlaid on each handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative bee on the bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel spine with crescent and star cut-outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed stainless steel bolsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight (non-serrated) edge for clean, precise cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 4.25 in (11 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 9 in (23 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 3.27 oz (92.8 gr) per knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade material: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle material: Pakka (Caramel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolsters: brushed stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Espalion, France, within the historic Laguiole region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Laguiole en Aubrac steak knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden presentation box with felt-lined insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22-page Laguiole artisanal charter guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash by hand in warm, soapy water and dry right away. Keep the knives out of the dishwasher: the heat and harsh detergents will dull the edge and wear the handles over time. Store them in their box to protect the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laguiole En Aubrac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53269150990616,"sku":"62C12PKCIH","price":449.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/7136\/0598\/files\/01-laguiole-en-aubrac-6-piece-steak-knife-set-caramel-pakka-in-box.jpg?v=1794524763","url":"https:\/\/laguioleenaubracshop.com\/products\/laguiole-en-aubrac-6-piece-steak-knife-set-caramel-pakka-handles","provider":"Laguiole en Aubrac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}