{"product_id":"laguiole-en-aubrac-hunting-folding-knife-l0514-solid-horn-tip","title":"Laguiole en Aubrac Hunting Folding Knife L0514 - Solid Horn Tip","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe big Laguiole, built for the field.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L0514 Hunting Knife takes the timeless lines of the Laguiole – the yatagan blade, the curved \"pistol\" handle, the forged bee – and scales them up for real outdoor work. A thicker handle fills the hand for a secure grip, and a taller, 4 mm-thick blade handles substantial cuts at camp, on the hunt, or at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is dressed in \u003cstrong\u003esolid cow horn tip (pointe de corne)\u003c\/strong\u003e – the densest, most finely grained part of the horn – and finished with a hand-pierced openwork spring. Because every handle is cut from natural horn, no two knives look alike: the one in these photos is the one you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-handle\" data-lfile-container=\"3f4dabde-a0cd-42aa-a4ef-b896e28b1f15\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eThe handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is full solid horn tip from end to end, with no metal bolsters, so the material itself is the star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor and grain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blond, translucent horn in creamy ivory, honey and soft dove-grey, with fine lengthwise striations that shimmer as the knife turns in the light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe horn tip.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the curved butt, the grain deepens into warm caramel and amber – the natural tip of the horn, a signature of genuine pointe de corne.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted shoulder.\u003c\/strong\u003e Near the pivot, the horn is hand-carved into a stepped, faceted shoulder that echoes the classic Laguiole bolster line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShepherd's cross (croix du berger).\u003c\/strong\u003e The front scale carries the traditional cross of small inlaid pins, set around a central rivet. Legend says shepherds on long suLaguiole en Aubrac Hunting Knife L0514 – Solid Horn Tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eClean reverse side.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The back scale is left plain, with a single central pin, showing the horn's full figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHand-polished finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The scales are buffed to a deep, glassy shine that feels warm and smooth in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOpenwork spine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Seen from above, the polished steel liners frame a pierced back spring with a repeating pattern of crescents and four-point crosses, cut and finished by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eForged bee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e The bee (or fly) is forged in one piece with the spring and hand-chased with a file, with fine detailing on its wings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"the-blade-and-mechanism\" data-lfile-container=\"3f4dabde-a0cd-42aa-a4ef-b896e28b1f15\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eThe blade and mechanism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is Sandvik 14C28N Swedish stainless steel, stamped on the reverse side of this knife. It is a fine-grained, nitrogen-alloyed steel known for taking a keen edge, holding it well, and resisting corrosion – a strong choice for a knife that will see blood, water and weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYatagan profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic gently curved Laguiole shape, with a long belly for slicing and skinning and a fine point for detail work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heavy use.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3 cm tall and 4 mm thick at the spine, noticeably stouter than a standard Laguiole blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat grind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground on both faces at roughly 22° to the edge, balancing clean cutting with an edge that does not roll quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThumb rests.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bee and the top of the ricasso both serve as natural thumb rests for controlled cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack-spring action.\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional non-locking slip joint: the spring holds the blade firmly open or closed, with the satisfying snap Laguiole knives are known for. The spring is polished on the inside and forged as one piece with the bee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"craftsmanship-and-origin\" data-lfile-container=\"3f4dabde-a0cd-42aa-a4ef-b896e28b1f15\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCraftsmanship and origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach L0514 is made entirely by hand at the Laguiole en Aubrac workshops in Espalion, inside the historic Laguiole production zone of the Aveyron. Depending on the version, a single knife takes from 109 to 216 working steps, from forging the blade and spring to carving and polishing the horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaguiole en Aubrac helped revive knifemaking on the Aubrac plateau, where the tradition had nearly died out, and runs its own forge so every metal part is made locally. The brand certifies its knives with the LOG (Laguiole Origine Garantie) mark, guaranteeing they were made in the knife's region of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean and dry after use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe the blade with a damp cloth and dry it fully, especially after cutting game or acidic foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo dishwasher, no soaking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water and heat can crack or warp natural horn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed the horn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rub in a drop of neutral oil or wax now and then to keep it from drying out; avoid prolonged sun or heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil the pivot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tiny drop of oil at the pivot keeps the action smooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose it gently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Guide the blade shut with your fingers clear of the edge rather than letting the spring snap it closed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"whats-included\" data-lfile-container=\"3f4dabde-a0cd-42aa-a4ef-b896e28b1f15\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Solid Blond cow horn tip; no bolsters; sheperd cross of inlaid pins (front side)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade: Yatagan shape, flat grind (-22 grades); Sandvik 14C28 SS, Mirror Polished finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 4.3-in (11 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height: 1.2-in (3 cm) \/ 0.16-in (4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed Length: 5.4-in (13.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 9.75-in (24.7 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.59 ounces (186.9 gr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Back spring, non-locking slip joint, two hand opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring and Bee Forged in one piece, hand-chased; openwork pierced spine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handmade in Espalion, Averyon, France (historic Laguiole zone) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-lfile-container=\"3f4dabde-a0cd-42aa-a4ef-b896e28b1f15\" data-pm-slice='1 1 [\"table\",{\"bid\":\"mwsh3fg05n2.3245\"},\"tableRow\",{\"bid\":\"mwsh3fg05n2.3954\"},\"cell\",{\"bid\":\"mwsh3fg05n2.3963\",\"header\":false,\"colspan\":1,\"rowspan\":1,\"colwidth\":null,\"align\":null,\"background\":null}]'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"whats-included\" data-lfile-container=\"3f4dabde-a0cd-42aa-a4ef-b896e28b1f15\" data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaguiole en Aubrac L0514 Hunting Knife, solid horn tip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laguiole en Aubrac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52842787504408,"sku":"L0514CUIHSPCI","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/7136\/0598\/files\/laguiole-en-aubrac-hunting-knife-solid-horn-open-angled-view.jpg?v=1791589616","url":"https:\/\/laguioleenaubracshop.com\/products\/laguiole-en-aubrac-hunting-folding-knife-l0514-solid-horn-tip","provider":"LaguioleEnAubracShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}