Busting 6 Myths About Laguiole Knives

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Please forgive the clickbaity title!

[@2adamast]

A must, clickbait is a proof of youtube authenticity

[@o2wow]

Title appropriate.

[@RDPproject]

Nothing to forgive. :-) ..... Rob

[@whtrabbit666]

It got me here! :) And so glad it did. I've got a lovely set of Laguiole knives from when I lived briefly in Paris, and was well time to educate myself further. Enjoyed your video very much. Back to edit this. Very quality video, both in content and presentation. Thank you for an entirely unexpected pleasurable watch.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@whtrabbit666 Thanks for watching! I'm glad my video was helpful to you.

[@AP_Thailand]

I am French, I love Laguiole knives and I would like to thank you for this very fair video, most of us in France are not fluent enough in English language to share the beauty of this knife as you did!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

That's very kind of you to say, thanks.

[@jeanpelletier206]

Fuck you man I'm French and I speak better English then this guy and in your future comments avoid generalizing .

[@AP_Thailand]

@@jeanpelletier206 all that you are showing with the name calling in your message is that you are a hell of an asshole, because your answer in English shows that you are far from mastering this language as much as you say ... and by the way not even able to understand my previous answer which was just a simple compliment to the author of these magnificent videos

[@bilalnasir9243]

@@AP_Thailand hello my name is bilal and I am a knives, swords, axes and other hunting stuff maker and seller from the city of cutlery

[@bilalnasir9243]

@@AP_Thailand if you want to buy any type of products of different type of steels then contact [phone]

[@slelamafou]

My grandpa was a shepherd. He had a Laguiole and used it everyday for absolutely everything. It was for sure the most valued thing he owned. He treated it with so much respect, as if it was a person. A true compagnon. We could never even dream of touching his knife. When he died, he was buried with it. And the one he offered my grandma, she put it so many times in the dishwasher after his death (before, it would have been a felony), it doesn't even look like a knife anymore 😂.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for sharing this story!

[@tomradu1528]

Thank you Stefan; this is how an info-video should look and sound: clear, concise, addressing all angles, and void of crap and self-promotion. I have just subscribed to the channel.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you very much for your kind words!

[@richardkut3976]

Thank you, for demystifying the lore around these beautiful knives.

[@vllad74]

I got my first Laguiole en Aubrac knife today (with Hammered Bolsters & Double Chiseled Plates Horn Tip Handle). I love it! What a beauty! I also have an old Rousselon Freres Laguiole knife from around the end of 19th beginning of 20th century. Thank you for the informative video!!! It is perfectly made!!!👏👏👏

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you very much for your kind words! Greatly appreciated.

[@johndak1]

I’m glad I saw your video. I’m a knife collector and I really don’t like to spend over $100 for a pocket knife but seeing these beautiful knives I’m going to spend the extra money and buy a couple of them. Thank you for a great video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@zatoichi124]

Great Video! Your 2010 video inspired me to buy a Laguiole en Aubrac last year on a trip to Paris. I just can't give up the legend of the shepherd and the cross. I have to believe a 1950's shepherd stuck his knife in a loaf of bread and prayed!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

🤣🤣🤣

[@FelixImmler]

Wahnsinn, wie schöne Videos Du macht....echt klasse!!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank, Felix! Ich freue mich, dass dir meine Videos immer noch gefallen.

[@abarkcanoe]

Thank you for one of the most informative videos on You Tube I've ever seen. Gives me great appreciation for my Laguiole "bee."

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words! Very much appreciated.

[@frankwice4864]

I have been caring a laguicle knife for at least 40 years,love them as with all great tools they seem to have legs

[@korgan7779]

While this was done 3 years before my response here, I still want to take a moment to thank you for educating me more on the subject! While I have not carried one myself I did get one for my Father-in-law for Christmas the year I married his daughter. He is a metallurgical engineer by trade and works in an office so I felt that the Laguiole type would be somewhat gentlemanly given I found one in Damascus of both the blade and handle. Both he and his wife love whine and he actually makes whine himself finding him a "old world" design with a corkscrew and made using a form of metallurgy in the form of Damascus was kind of perfect for him and he's loved loved and carried it ever since. That was 12 years ago this year. Being from the USA and of a farmer background my family and I have always carried a pocket knife but that was in the form of a Buck 110 back lock or a Case Knives Stockman, Sodbuster or Trapper series depending on what we were doing. so it was interesting to learn more about a "Farmers Knife" from elsewhere. Again, Thank you kindly, Sir! I have of course liked and subscribed and will be perusing you other videos!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for sharing your personal story! I'm glad my video was informative for you.

[@brunonjezic6208]

Excellent video! This made me even more interested in getting one. I love it is a modern object that came from long development through the history. Thank you for a great video!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@carrion4435]

I love your English spoken videos. Always a treat. Keep up the great work.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you very much!

[@Rolex-si3fg]

I found a vintage authentic laguiole extra knife in my couch we got from a family that was throwing it away. We had the couch for 7 years now and I just now found it I wanted to research the history of the knife. Even in the condition I found it in I still admire the craftsmanship

[@DL_ROSH]

Stefan, I really liked this video. I thought the relationship between the two towns gave me more appreciation for their collective work. Additionally, I felt like you stripped away a lot of marketing hype and allowed me to enjoy the knives for what they are, artful tools.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I agree. Laguiole knives are more enjoyable without the marketing hype.

[@ErikNice]

Wonderful short informational on the Laguiole knives. As usual, an elegantly producted video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@paullambert4445]

Thank you. I have admired these knives for many years. They are quite expensive, but I will eventually buy one. They are absolutely beautiful. 🎸🔪

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

👍👍👍

[@duybear4023]

This knife is legendary. Some legends become myths.

[@benth162]

And what makes those knives legendary?

[@paulfogarty7724]

Beautifull knives yes, but we were spun a crock of cock & bull about them....lies if you want to call a spade a spade. Now when I see my knife I laugh thinking of how I fell for the shepherd bs story.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Stephan:- You are without doubt, the most classy knife reviewer on KZbin. Of course the knives that you review lend themselves to a certain level of class, but all the same, you are very good at what you do. Thank-you. I have a few Laguiole knives, but after watching or re-watching your videos, I end up studying the suppliers for my next purchase, as you exude a European aura that is almost hypnotic.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Glad to hear you find my videos useful, thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate the kind words.

[@hanikaram3351]

so nice of you to pass the real historical facts thank you so much for your research and information, all the very best to you

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@jjcahill8934]

Outstanding video on the Laguiole knife and it's many myths! Fortunately I followed your lead from the very first Laguiole video you produced :) Thank you for your great visual and educational videos on the fine French cutlery!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you very much for your ongoing support of my channel!

[@freman007]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I'm not too familiar with French knives, and this was very informative.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bayan1905]

Here in the US, we don't have the knife making companies that we used to, most have sold out and are made in China now, Case is one of the few exceptions. But even as an American, I have made it a point to collect and use knives from around the world, I know that there are some excellent quality made knives. I have several German made knives from Solingen, different makers, I have a couple of Finnish made Marttiini knives, I have a couple of French made Opinels and am now looking at getting a French made Laguiole (hard to find them here, most are the Chinese or Pakistani made versions). I have to say that the Laguiole knives are I think some of the most attractive looking knives, but I make it a point to use the knives I own here around the house, in the garden or in the woods whenever I have a need.

[@thebutcher7919]

Brilliant exposé and beautiful selection of modern Laguioles.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@benjaminblabla]

Bravo Stefan for your reviews,I am french and love all your videos, everything you say is great, true and I learnt a lot from you!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your very kind words!

[@fightingusik4265]

Excellent! Wonderfully produced, great info and beautiful knives!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@derHerrKost]

Great video! What model did you show at 08:35? Love it!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

It's a model by Forge de Laguiole.

[@johndak1]

I finally bought mine and it was worth every dollar I paid for it. I’m so happy with it that I’m going to buy a second one in birch wood with a matching birch wood fork to take when I go to fine dining restaurants.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Which brand did you buy?

[@hammondhar]

Thanks, Stefan. Beautiful presentation and I learned so much! I'd love to see a video by you on all the amazing spring lock designs we're seeing these days.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for stopping by, Bill! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@lilithcampbell2112]

This is so fun, learning about my family in France. Thank you 🥰

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Calmels = Campell?

[@brunonjezic6208]

It seems I can't find any video from you about Opinel knifes. I use my daily for years qn i love how it ages. I would love to hear your summary of they're history and your take on tham as you have deep gaze in to the pocket knife subject

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

No, I haven't made a video on Opinel knives so far. I'm not sure if I will ever make one.

[@brunonjezic6208]

@@StefanSchmalhaus interesting. it is a shame to hear that but also interesting for the reason of that. are they too well known of a story or do they dont do good enough products for the price?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@brunonjezic6208 What there is to say about these knives has already been said so many times.

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

My knife was gifted to me by a colleague when I worked for PSA Peugeot Citroen in Poissy. He had had it for 20 plus years with a leather pouch. I treasure it for what it is, not for what it could be. Sadly it’s not a legal carry due to blade length. But I have carried it at times .

[@Kev-3006]

Michael Not legal to carry due to blade length? It’s not like it’s a katana! Sorry to hear this. Where do you live that this kind of stupidity exists?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Hi Mate I carried mine for 10 years, the blade is over 3” in length, it is in a leather pouch. I’m right handed. I carried it in my left pocket. It needs two hands to open. Yet if I’m caught with it on my possession, It’s an illegal carry 👎🏻 Where does this stupidity exist? The UK.

[@DukeofNewYork1000]

@@Kev-3006 this kind of law ALSO exists...in NYC...I have a Laguiole with a 4" blade...which is illegal to carry. The NYC knife laws were enacted during the 1950s...because of knives used in street gang fights...which was a BIG problem in the 1950s...and later in the '70s...

[@Kev-3006]

@@DukeofNewYork1000 I had no idea! Let me ask ya this, do you believe the law is effective?

[@Kev-3006]

@@coolclik That's a shame. How's a guy supposed to cut up his apple? I guess I take things for granted here. To me a knife is a tool not a weapon.

[@richardmundo9709]

Buying a fine work of art,craftsmanship and pride ii am truly impressed

[@chuckwhite7941]

So glad to see a video from you! Great job on it I can tell you put in a lot of effort for us!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! Yes, indeed, it took me quite a while to put this video together. ;-)

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Interesting and informative video! Thank you, I appreciate it a LOT 👍 Greetings from the Netherlands 🌷, T.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Andi1878]

Ein exzellentes Video zu dem Thema. Ich werde mit Sicherheit diverse Male darauf verweisen, wenn sich mal wieder jemand uneinsichtig zeigt oder als DIE Referenz generell in Sachen Hintergrund zum Laguiole. Das hat großen Spaß gemacht und die Produktion war mal wieder top notch. Beste Grüße, Andi

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Lieben Dank, Andi! Aber Uneinsichtigkeit bei Messerfreunden? Das kann ich mir beim besten Willen nicht vorstellen. ;-)

[@perseus9428]

Thank you for a very informative video. I think very highly of Laguiole knives. . I have nothing but positive experiences with our steak knives from Laguiole, which seem to stay sharp in perpetuity !! Also, the very best bread knife I've ever used is a gift from my wife, bought in Paris at the Laguiole store.

[@andrewr5411]

This is a very useful and accurate presentation by Mr. Schmalhaus. Bravo.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@elikalman9066]

Beautiful lesson - thank you!

[@rmoraespinto]

Marvelous video. You are adding so many novelties... It is a pleasure to watch your work.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my videos.

[@yannissakellarakis1798]

That was an informative and in-depth lecture! Thank you for the time you took to make it! Quite enlightening!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I'm glad my video was helpful to you.

[@MrVvulf]

9:49 The fact that today we accept that "Damascus" no longer refers to blades which derive their specific pattern from the micro-impurities within Wootz crucible steel is a good indicator of what "Laguiole" is up against regarding its identity. Damascus today is used interchangeably with pattern welded knives. That ship has sailed, largely due to knife makers wanting to capitalize on the word for marketing purposes. The word damascus has been genericized (the legal term for the process). Google may eventually lose it's own name to genericization in some contexts as it is commonly used as a verb - "dude, just google it". "Laguiole" in the future might indicate little more than an overall shape and aesthetic.

[@AussieMark909]

Some beautiful knife art on display here, and enjoyed the myth busting too!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you, Mark!

[@sam2cents]

Fantastic blow-by-blow investigation and explanation. Great history. Funnily enough I saw Laguiole cutlery on a Lidl flyer two weeks ago. I recognised the fly/bee.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

It's a bee. ;-)

[@sam2cents]

@@StefanSchmalhaus A bee it is! And judging by the eyes it's a drone.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@sam2cents LOL

[@titmo]

I had two fake Laguiole knifes for over 10 years. I never really used them for more then opening letters as they are very bad quality. My Opinel has been my trusted tool for all this time. I just ordered my first real Laguiole from the forge and can't wait to see if the quality is worth the price. This certainly hasn't been clickbait. Very interesting!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@scuzzbecuzz]

As expected, another excellent review..... love my Lagoille (sp ) knife ....

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Well, it's not really a review, is it?

[@bigredmed]

Nicely done and very informative. Going to enjoy my knife and not embarrass myself by repeating these false stories.

[@KLJ100]

Who are some sellers you would recommend?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

It depends on where you live, of course. I'm only familiar with retailers in my home country Germany.

[@crazywilson9402]

You have such fantastc production and knolge of your pasion it should be a tv searirs or documentry i love your work and added to my knife collection because of yout vidios

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@henkvandebeek7921]

Great video and well researched. I have a few myself and love them

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@tenalafel]

As a proud owner of a 1990 made Thiers made Laguiole, I found that video interesting as it clearly explained almost everything about the Laguiole knife. ( Just missing the part that the modern Laguiole made in Laguiole uses a special steel produced by the Saint Chély d'Apcher Ironworks )

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

The video wasn't meant to explain everything about the Laguiole knife. 😉

[@brandnershomestyle]

Chapeau Stefan, dieses Video ist große Klasse!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank!

[@artawhirler]

Excellent video! Thanks!

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Wow, I'm going to miss those misconceptions!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

LOL ... I'm sure you will get over it.

[@willd6515]

That cleared up some misunderstanding I had. Really believed the Laguiole knife in the bread story lol Got myself a nice one from Brun at Gembloux a few years ago, makes dining in a restaurant just a little more fun. BTW, subbed, was about time.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@paulhomsy2751]

Interesting video. La mouche refers to many things in cutlery and armament. It is the front sight of a rifle, the original muskets had a "mouche" as a front sight, the term remained and it applies to any rifle and even shorter barrels such as handguns although there are more specific terms, you'll find that "mouche" is still in catalogues depicting barrels. Faire mouche (to do mouche) means to hit your target. (to hit the fly). It refers to precise shooting.

[@benjaminblabla]

La mouche is also a mark or make up dot above the lips of women (sometimes men) during the royalty times in France

[@cardojoal]

great information!!! thanks for tell us; lets enjoy our knives!!!!!!

[@43arri]

As always, excellent.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@notgray88]

Have never heard of a Laguiole knife before! Very informative video with good production value. Will definitely BEE subscribing 👍

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! I'm glad my video was helpful to you.

[@bleclercq]

What a great video. I enjoyed it a lot. Thank you very much!!!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@dustycups]

What are your thoughts on high polished versus satin polished blades on these? I'm not sure what to get. Is the mirror finish a fingerprint magnet?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

If you are conerned about fingerprints go for a satin finish. The mirror polished blades are indeed a fingerprint magnet.

[@dustycups]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Thanks for that. You've got a very interesting Laguiole collection there. It's a good inspiration when I'm thinking about what I'd like to get (something in the FP Nature range perhaps). I've lingered over that sleek black buffalo horn, and admired the classic dark wood of the En Aubrac snakewood. I noticed an interesting Claude Dozorme Secret - what is that ball bearing mechanism like to use, and what type of wood are those handles constructed from? In regards to the Fontenille Pataud Nature knives, does the opening/closing action feel any different/better than the traditional non-locking versions? I'd love to see a video discussing more details of your Laguiole collection, if ever you were to make one!

[@DanaBrown1984]

Killer collection! How is the quality of the Jean Dubost brand? Looking at their "assorted wood handles set".

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you! I'm sorry, I don't own a Jean Dubost knife.

[@lorenzobrizzi9309]

Would you suggest a particular steak laguiole brand? I always thought that forge de laguiole would be it but now I'm not that convinced anymore. Great video

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

There's nothing wrong with knives from Forge de Laguiole. I only criticize their inappropriate marketing claim of being the only legitimate manufacturer of Laguiole knives.

[@lorenzobrizzi9309]

@@StefanSchmalhaus ok thanks for the clarification! May I ask if you where put in my shoes what brand would you consider for steak knifes? Sorry to bother you and have a nice day!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@lorenzobrizzi9309 No problem! As for steak knives, you can't go wrong with any of the major Laguiole brands. My personal favorite is Fontenille Pataud.

[@lorenzobrizzi9309]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Thanks again

[@Yannick22BZH]

Forge de Laguiole and Fontenille-Pataud are the two most famous manufacturers of Laguiole knifes in France. They are at the same range of prices, whatever you ask in matter of metal for the blade or material for the handle (from wood, european or exotic, horn, ivory or mammoth tooth). The difference is that Forge de Laguiole is only making traditional slipjoint knives, when Fontenille-pataud is offering slipjoint knives and back-lock knives, which are more secured for your fingers if you don't use your knife just for the meals.

[@CigarBen]

Great video. Glad you made it after our conversation on Facebook the other day.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@slick_slicers]

Wonderland video, very professional!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@gypsymark5779]

As to your closing comment:when you buy one,it is the start of it's own history......

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

True! I like this thought.

[@oldschoolron8602]

spot on as usual

[@philipp594]

Thank you for the video! Which brand would you recommend for a simple black horn corkscrew? Is there a shop in Germany that you can recommend? I‘m based in Munich. Thanks!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

This is a Laguiole video, I'm not sure why you ask for a corkscrew. But if you're interested in a Laguiole knife with a corkscrew, there's a shop in Munich you should visit: Hans Nahr, Sendlinger Straße 1 (messerexklusive.de/). They sell beautiful sommelier knives by Forge de Laguiole. EDIT: I just looked it up on Google Maps. It says "Permanently closed". 😞

[@jackekdahl395]

Good reserach! A very interesting and enlightening video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it interesting.

[@1sakguy]

Got to Love the comment about the Pakistan Laguiole. It made me LOL. Get video again Sir.

[@tedwarden5803]

I have one with a cherrywood handle used every day for twenty years. The blades become slightly loose recently any idea on how to tighten it up?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Have you contacted the manufacturer?

[@terrillschneider3778]

Thanks Stefan I just bought one today and am hoping it is a good one

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Which brand did you buy?

[@terrillschneider3778]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Laguiole Tradition France #440 Green and Red with Beautiful File Work It wasn’t terribly expensive but I’m hopeful that it will be a nice introduction to French knives for me

[@keepmoving7765]

What is your thought on Laguiole steak knife sets? Should price be indicative of whether they are authentic?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Ýou should have watched my video to the very end. I strongly reject the term "authenticity" when it comes to Laguiole knives.

[@keepmoving7765]

@ I shall

[@stephan123321]

Stefan, für mich waren die ersten Sekunden angefüllt in filmischer Brillianz....dieses Spiel aus Licht und Schatten,in welche die Messer "getaucht" wurden (wunderschön das CF Village),das wirkte verzückend auf mich....und dann der flotte Übergang zum Videotitel,als wenn ich "The Incredibles" schaue,herrlich! :-D Beste Grüße, Stephan

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank, Stephan!

[@drdoom-skull2244]

Excellent video. You pronounce Laguiole correctly. Most people, including in France say the gu). The Laguiole is essentially an user. They cut very well.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!

[@Meike164]

I bought a set where I could assemble it myself! It was fun but hard because the holes were not drilled correctly

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Is this set from Honoré Durand?

[@TropicalDoc]

Excellent video with wonderful information, thank you for posting in English, we have so little information here about these wonderful knives. I understand that you do not have any information about US based companies which sell these knives, I have purchased several custom knives from France directly. Can you recommend two or three French based companies which are of the highest quality, with price not being an issue, only quality. Especially for Damascus steel, I would like to purchase one, however spending over $1,000 for a product, I would prefer your expert opinion. Thank you.

[@ironmantooltime]

Very useful video, there's a mass of different price points out there and it's quite confusing! 👍

[@daniel-lee888]

Thanks for a great video! I'm very happy with my Laguiole Village model with juniper handles, that I picked up from a knife store in Belgium. I was tempted by a carbon fiber handled Laguiole but decided to be more traditional and also pay less :)

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerryb2571]

Very interesting video. Thank you. I have a Laguiole pocket knife, which I use mainly for cutting/peeling fruit, and I like the shape and feel. Also have some kitchen cutlery, but not sure of its authenticity!

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

"The long answer is also short."

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks! This helps a lot! I'm going to create a playlist on these knives. Would you mind if I share this in the playlist!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Go ahead and share it!

[@clusterguard]

excellent video, Stefan. best from Nuuk.

[@kevinegginton5087]

My father has a Laguiole knife, it appears to be of good quality. It is marked made in France--although I am uncertain where. The distinguishing mark on the blade is that of a **Seahorse**. Do you know of any knife makers in France using this mark?? I cannot find any leads in the search engines.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

A seahorse was the logo of the French knife company Arto that went out of business a few years ago.

[@kevinegginton5087]

@@StefanSchmalhaus Thanks for the tip!!--I will look them up and see what I can find.

[@vichat121]

Another brilliant video!

[@43arri]

Can you tell me what knife is the one with the complex guilloche that looks like a chain and has a quite elaborate bee? Thank you

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I'm not sure which one you mean. Please give me a timestamp!

[@mhanke1]

I assume it's from Forge de Laguiole.

[@43arri]

@@StefanSchmalhaus At 0.04 it's the one in the lower part of the screen, Brown scales, beneath the one with the white scales.

[@43arri]

At 0.12 it's the one in the middle of the screen.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@43arri, it's a Laguiole knife by Forge de Laguiole.

[@SkuttleBug1974]

I just ordered my first Laguiole knife from a local authorized dealer in the United States. As a lover of Opinel knives, I have great hopes for this knife. It seems they are trying to make a breakthrough on the Internet. First saw them on the TGV site when reviewing a watch. Looks beautiful, hope it handles the same way.

[@markvalente480]

Well, are you happy with it?

[@SkuttleBug1974]

@@markvalente480 unfortunately, no. The blade is so difficult to open and close that I have almost cut myself several times. I read a review that it loosens up with use, so I spent an evening with gloves on opening at hundreds of times. It is still is just as tight. -Such a shame because I wanted to buy some as gifts for my family. I don't want to give a gift that I have to give a warning with.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Which brand did you buy?

[@blacklisted4885]

I just watched the final Squid Games episode at last and was shocked to see at the end the two remaining players fighting to the death with these beautiful knives! 😱

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Yeah, I was shocked as well! 😂

[@Daniel-zr9xq]

Hi there-a very impressive command of English Sir, as well constructed as the tools you are reviewing. Alors chapeau bas Monsieur et merci.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@wesleycrusher3339]

I am looking to purchase a corkscrew as a gift. Can you comment on the quality of Chateau Laguiole vs Laguiole en Aubrac?

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I have no first-hand experience with Chateau Laguiole, I only own a sommelier knife by Laguiole en Aubrac. But both corkscrews have five coils and share a similar design. I guess there isn't much of a quality difference.

[@mattbennett9593]

I have a chateau corkscrew. 22 years and thousands of bottles. It was and remains one of the best gifts I have ever purchased for mysel

[@mattbennett9593]

I loved the video. Thanks for the effort.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@mattbennett9593 Thanks for watching!

[@MsBricktop80]

Klasse Video Stefan! :)

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Vielen Dank!

[@Lemev]

Stefan, thanks for posting this very detailed review. I'd like to know if any knife maker from Laguiole region has made a folding knife specially for "Legion Etrangere". Thanks a lot.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

I don't think so. It wouldn't make much sense anyway. The Laguiole knife has never been considered a military knife.

[@Lemev]

@@StefanSchmalhaus thanks for your reply. I was wondering if they are fake or not... If you Google "Laguiole legion Etrangere", and click images you'll see some samples of those folding knives... I just don't know their origin!

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

@@Lemev I googled it. These knives are from Pakistan or China. Please note there are no handmade quality Laguiole knives for 15 or 20 dollars! If you're new to Laguiole knives please stick to this simple rule: Buy a renowned brand - and buy from a trustworthy retailer.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

By the way, why do you still use the term "fake" after watching my video? There are no "original" Laguiole knives which means there aren't fake ones either.

[@Lemev]

@@StefanSchmalhaus I meant "fake" someone could have grabbed a French made Laguiole and added the inscription "legion Etrangere", with a pyrograph on the scales... By the way, this one I'm talking about, is Brazilian Real $ 650,00 what is about US $ 123,00.

[@rudigerschepe8824]

Schönes Video.) Es werden einige Mythen um das schöne Laguiole-Messer besprochen. Auch die klassischen alten Yatagan-Messer von 1860 werden gezeigt, was mein Herz als Sammler höher schlagen läßt: Gezeigt wird u.a. auch das von Cayron (Jean Michel Cayron, 2xMOF freut sich bestimmt darüber). Klasse. Letzter Satz zu Nr. 5: Der Begriff Laguiole ist ja nicht geschützt, so dass das ja günstige Alternativen sind.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Angesichts der zumeist miserablen Verarbeitungsqualität und der minderwertigen Materialien würde ich nicht von günstigen Alternativen sprechen.

[@123lglitsavagee4]

Is this knife spring assisted

[@doctorcobbley7757]

I'm just out here wondering how the hell they got that metal bits on the top and bottom of the knife to connect lol

[@jeanmorin3247]

Très bien fait! Merci!

[@bristleconepinus2378]

the bee is the symbol of southern France, if you travel there you will see it everywhere.

[@stefanlaskowski6660]

It was also a symbol used by Napoleon Bonaparte when he was emperor. Bee for Bonaparte, as it were

[@timsummers870]

Nice video, thank you for all the information. I’m becoming interested in this knife design. I usually buy Swiss Army Knives of various models but this French design is appealing too. I’m not a big fan of the Opinel design, nonetheless.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thanks for watching! There are lots of other French knife designs besides Opinel and Laguiole. Just browse through the videos on my channel.

[@titmo]

Opinel looks dull but they are very good knifes! Been using them for years when i go out fishing and whatever... They are also very easy to sharpen again.

[@timsummers870]

@@titmo I see. I've never had an Opinel knife but you're right and quality comes before looks. I'd love to try one though.

[@democratiemedievale5648]

Excellent video.

[@StefanSchmalhaus]

Thank you!