{"product_id":"laguiole-en-aubrac-prestige-series-double-plated-knife-bee-no-18-pistachio","title":"Laguiole en Aubrac Prestige Series Double-Plated Knife – Bee No. 18, Pistachio","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExperience the exceptional craftsmanship of the Laguiole en Aubrac Double-Plated Folding Knife, a masterpiece handmade in France by skilled artisans. Celebrated for its refined elegance, structural strength, and meticulous hand-finishing, this luxury pocket knife represents the finest traditions of French cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe term double-plated refers to the knife’s distinctive construction, where two plates reinforce the spring. This design not only enhances durability but also provides an unmistakable aesthetic. Each pair of plates is individually hand-carved by master cutlers, transforming every knife into a unique work of functional art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Prestige Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Prestige Series is a collection of four double-plated knives, each paired with a distinctive wood: morta, pistachio, thuja, or amourette. Every model combines stainless steel and brass in its construction, yet no two are alike: each is crowned with its own uniquely designed bee, and each spine carries a completely different hand-engraved design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBee No. 18: A Procession of Feathers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBee No. 18 is hand-carved and forged as one piece with the spring. Its head is finely stippled, its wings fan out in delicate radiating veins, and its body is finished with crisp, ribbed bands, a miniature sculpture set at the top of the bolster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlong the spine, a procession of finely barbed feathers flows from bolster to bolster, each one separated by crisp diagonal bands and opening at either end into a bold zigzag motif, all set against a darkened ground. Hand-filed plates with sculpted, scalloped edges frame the spring, and two fine brass lines run the full length of the spine, catching the light like threads of gold between the steel and the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePistachio: A Wood of a Thousand Tones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFew woods can match pistachio for sheer range of color. The same tree that gives us the beloved nut yields a dense, hard, beautifully figured wood, and because pistachio trees are grown for their harvest, the wood is rarely available, most often only from old orchard trees. Its true magic lies in the dramatic contrast between its pale sapwood and dark heartwood: a single handle can move from creamy ivory to golden yellow, olive, amber, and deep chocolate brown, and no two pistachio handles ever look alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe knife pictured shows just how dramatic this wood can be. On one face, rich espresso-brown heartwood swirls through glowing amber and honey, opening into pale golden wood near the bolster. On the other, the grain forms concentric rings like ripples on water, deep brown at the center and fading through gold into soft cream. Shown alongside two sister knives, it reveals only a small part of pistachio’s range: some handles are almost entirely golden, others dark and dramatic, and many fall somewhere in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause every handle is truly one of a kind, the knife you receive will have its own unique colors and figure. If you would like to see the handles currently available before ordering, we are happy to send photos on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePaired with brushed stainless steel bolsters, stainless steel pins, and the fine brass lines of the spine, the pistachio’s shifting tones create a harmony of wood, steel, and gold. Each scale is hand-selected, shaped, and fitted at the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged from Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-plated construction with hand-filed plates and fine brass lines along the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel spring engraved with a procession of barbed feathers and zigzag motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee No. 18: unique hand-carved bee, forged with the spring from a single piece of stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistachio wood handle: every handle is unique in color and figure, hand-fitted at the Laguiole en Aubrac workshop (photos of available handles on request)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional shepherd’s cross in stainless steel pins inlaid in the handle, a symbol long associated with the Aubrac shepherds who first carried the Laguiole knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushed stainless steel bolsters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.93 in (10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge (bolster to tip): 4.75 in (12 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed length: 4.63 in (117 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet weight: 3.77 oz (107 gr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Espalion, France, within the historic Laguiole region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOak wood storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22-page genuine Laguiole artisanal charter guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Prestige Series also comes with Morta, Thuja, or Amourette handles, each with its own unique bee and spine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laguiole en Aubrac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53114612547864,"sku":"L0712I1J18J18PI","price":379.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/7136\/0598\/files\/02-laguiole-en-aubrac-folding-knife-bee-18-pistachio-open-front-alt.jpg?v=1793580815","url":"https:\/\/laguioleenaubracshop.com\/products\/laguiole-en-aubrac-prestige-series-double-plated-knife-bee-no-18-pistachio","provider":"Laguiole en Aubrac","version":"1.0","type":"link"}