{"product_id":"laguiole-full-handle-12-cm-old-school-amboyna-burl","title":"Laguiole Full Handle 12 cm \"Old school\" Amboyna Burl","description":"\u003csection role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"old-school-laguiole-title\" style=\"font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOld School\u003c\/strong\u003e model is an approximate replica of the most common Laguiole knives found in France during the mid-to-late 1800s. Stripped of modern bolsters and ornate file work, this design reflects the era when Laguiole knives were prized for their utility and accessibility. While the originals utilized carbon blades, this refined replica features high-performance Swedish steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely handmade in Thiers—France’s historic capital of cutlery—this knife is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eGilles® Fontenille Pataud\u003c\/strong\u003e collection. Each piece is crafted from start to finish by a single master artisan, ensuring world-class quality and an unparalleled sense of pride in ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e This \"Full Handle\" model is carved from genuine \u003cstrong\u003eAmboyna Burl\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the world's rarest and most expensive woods. Sourced from the Narra tree, Amboyna is legendary for its vibrant, fiery reds and deep golden-brown swirls, punctuated by tight, intricate \"bird's eye\" clusters. The bolster-less design provides an expansive canvas for this exotic grain, offering a warm, luxurious feel and a level of visual depth that is truly second to none. \u003cstrong\u003eThe knife pictured is the exact one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #0055aa; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forged Bee:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model features a prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eforged bee\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning the bee and the spring were fashioned from a single solid piece of metal. Unlike common soldered bees, a forged bee offers superior structural integrity and seamless aesthetics—a hallmark of original 19th-century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mm thick Swedish 12C27 Stainless Steel (Hardness: 56-57 Hrc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid hardened blade stop to prevent edge-to-spring contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm (4.625\") | \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.65 cm (8.50\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 76.5 grams (2.70 oz.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable role=\"presentation\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #dddddd; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background-color: #003366; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 15px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;\"\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003e100% Made in France:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Thiers by Fontenille Pataud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eLifetime Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guaranteed against manufacturer defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warranty and repair coordination via Jacksonville, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Forged Bee?\u003c\/strong\u003e You can recognize a forged bee when you look just below it, where it meets the decorated spring. If you do not see any gaps, it's a good sign that the bee and spring were forged from the same piece of metal. You can also recognize a soldered bee by noticing a straight gap\/ridge where the bee meets the spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost inexpensive Laguiole pocket knives found on the market have a soldered bee. The process of adding the bee to the spring by soldering saves time and money, this is why the cost of soldered bee knives can be substantially less. The original Laguiole knives had forged bees - welding was not invented until 1881.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Swedish 12C27 steel, 3 mm thick. Hardness: 56-57 Hrc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 mm stainless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecorated Spring\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 mm stainless - stainless steel Z20c13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.65 cm (3.80\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 cm (4.5\/8\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.65 cm (8.50\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 76.5 grams (2.70 oz.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fontenille Pataud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657802940461,"sku":"kbn1791931178983","price":188.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/8450\/3853\/files\/laguiole-full-handle-12-cm-old-school-amboyna-burl_1.jpg?v=1791931187","url":"https:\/\/stepstoreboutique.shop\/products\/laguiole-full-handle-12-cm-old-school-amboyna-burl","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}