{"product_id":"forge-de-laguiole-tradition-11-cm-briarwood","title":"Forge de Laguiole Tradition 11 cm Briarwood","description":"\u003csection style=\"font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eForge de Laguiole Tradition 11 cm Pocket Knife Briarwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterpiece of artisanal cutlery, meticulously handcrafted in the village of Laguiole, France. This versatile 11 cm model features a handle carved from \u003cstrong\u003eBriarwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkably tough and heat-resistant wood harvested from the root burl of the tree heath. Traditionally used in high-end tobacco pipes, Briarwood is prized for its exquisite swirling grain and \"flame\" patterns, showcasing a beautiful spectrum of reddish-brown tones that make every handle a unique work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Forge de Laguiole instruments, it showcases a \u003cstrong\u003eforged T12 steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eone-piece forged bee\u003c\/strong\u003e seamlessly integrated with a hand-decorated spring. Each masterpiece is crafted entirely by a single master artisan, ensuring exceptional attention to detail and a deep sense of pride in the finished product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.3em; color: #333; margin-top: 25px;\"\u003eWhat is a Forged Bee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA forged bee is a hallmark of superior craftsmanship. You can identify it by examining the transition where the bee meets the decorated spring; if there are \u003cstrong\u003eno visible gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e, the bee and spring were forged from a single piece of metal. This traditional method preserves the structural integrity and historical authenticity of the 1800s originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, many budget-friendly options feature \u003cstrong\u003esoldered bees\u003c\/strong\u003e, recognizable by a straight gap or ridge where the bee is attached. Soldering is a modern, cost-saving method that lacks the durability and artisanal value of a true Forge de Laguiole instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #dddddd; margin: 25px 0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #003366; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 20px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003eThe Laguiole Imports Guarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Made in France in the village of Laguiole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Based Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warranty \u0026amp; Repairs Support \u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e↗\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eFast Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most orders ship the same business day from Jacksonville, FL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 150px; height: auto;\" alt=\"Forge de Laguiole Seal of Authenticity\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0368\/9597\/files\/FORGE_DE_LAGUIOLE_SEAL_OF_AUTHENTICITY_-_150_160x160_baa75a4f-e4ee-41c5-a857-e48d821d2773.png?v=1756210231\u0026amp;width=700\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Forge de Laguiole","offers":[{"title":"SHINY BRASS","offer_id":67657797664813,"sku":"mdc1791930498513","price":116.61,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SHINY STAINLESS","offer_id":67657797697581,"sku":"ozh1791930498514","price":135.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"BRUSHED STAINLESS","offer_id":67657797730349,"sku":"mgw1791930498515","price":146.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/8450\/3853\/files\/forge-de-laguiole-tradition-11-cm-briarwood_1.jpg?v=1791930504","url":"https:\/\/stepstoreboutique.shop\/products\/forge-de-laguiole-tradition-11-cm-briarwood","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}