Laguiole en Aubrac Secret Garden Oak Leaf Folding Knife, Violet Elder Burl

The Secret Garden collection brings four botanical motifs to the Laguiole: Hibiscus, Primrose, Evergreen and Oak Leaf. On each knife, the motif is finely engraved along the spring and blooms into an elegant medallion set in place of the traditional bee. Paired here with stabilized elder burl, the most sought-after handle of the collection, every knife is a one-of-a-kind piece. Forged, fitted and finished by hand in Espalion, France, within the historic Laguiole region, it is a knife made to be carried, used and handed down.

The Full Handle Difference

On the L0512, the handle material is the handle. Where the classic L0212 frames its scales between two polished stainless steel bolsters, the full handle design carries the burl from end to end in one continuous piece of material. The result is a lighter, warmer feel in the hand and a sleeker, more contemporary silhouette.

Features

• Sandvik 12C27M stainless steel blade — An ultra-strong Swedish steel that resists corrosion and holds a keen edge, made to last a lifetime.
• Hand-forged Oak leaf medallion — In place of the traditional bee, the medallion and spring are forged together from a single piece of steel, then finely engraved with the oak leaf motif.
• Engraved spring — The motif continues the full length of the spring as a delicate chain of engraved leaves.
• Stabilized elder burl full handle — The burl is infused with resin and dyed, making it more durable and resistant to moisture. Deep indigo and violet dominate this handle, lit by flashes of magenta and veins of copper-toned burl, so no two knives are alike. The knife pictured is the exact piece you will receive.
• Fully handmade — Assembled and finished by hand in Espalion.
• Blade length — 4.75 in (12 cm).
• Weight — 2.50 oz (71 g).
• Made in Espalion, France — Crafted within the historic Laguiole region, the true home of the Laguiole knife, not elsewhere in France.

In the Box

• Oak wood storage case
• Cotton pouch
• Certificate of authenticity
• 22-page Laguiole artisanal charter guide

Care

• Hand wash and dry immediately; never put it in the dishwasher.
• Thanks to stabilization, the handle needs no oiling. A wipe with a soft cloth keeps it bright.