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Laguiole French Made Circa 1980's 2 Piece Folding Knife Model #1004
Beautiful and rarer model #1004 Blue Grey Handle Pocket knife with the all important Cork Screw.
This knife is known by Laguiole as a two piece knife. (1 piece is a single blade and 3 piece is a blade, cork screw and Awl)
Made in France and we think circa 1980's and in original box and paperwork
Closed length 12cm
Open Length 22cm
The brand of 'Forge de Laguiole' products reflects the exceptional French craftsmanship, use of the finest materials, and the expert handling of every step involved in creating a folding knife, from shaping the blade to assembling the handle and ensuring a perfect finish.
In the 1910s, the bee became the emblem of the Laguiole knife. It was also during this period that the legends were born. Reward from Napoleon? As the imperial symbol of Napoleon on the knives, according to legend, this is a tribute to the courage of the people of Laguiole by Emperor Napoleon.
On a Laguiole folding knife, 12C27 refers to ahigh quality swedish stainless steel manufactured by SANDVIK and commonly used for the blade. It is known for being a durable, corrosion-resistant steel that is easy to sharpen, making it a popular choice for traditional Laguiole knives.
Key Details About 12C27 Steel:
- Composition: It is a chromium steel with a balanced carbon-chromium ratio (roughly 13.5% chromium and 0.60% carbon).
- Performance: It offers excellent hardness, typically reaching ~57–59 HRC, which provides a good balance of edge retention and toughness.
- Usage: It is widely used in high-quality, authentic French Laguiole knives.
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Key Features of a Traditional Laguiole
- Forged Bee: Higher-quality, authentic Laguiole knives feature a forged bee, meaning the spring and the bee are forged from a single piece of steel, making it more durable.
- Hand-Chiseled Spring: The spring is often hand-chiseled (filework) to provide unique detailing.
- Materials: Handles are traditionally made from Aubrac cow horn, deer horn, or local woods like juniper, olive, or ebony.
- Blade Shape: A "yatagan" shape, which is slightly curved.
*As this is a very collectable knife WORLDWIDE, and copied by some Asian conterfeiters, be wary of what you buy.
This knife is a true Laguiole model and has beautiful and ornate file work on the spine is labelled and with its original box and paperwork.
It has the beautiful Bee on the spine.
The handle is made from a Grey/Blue/White Polished Bone
Stamped on the blade of this knife is:
LAGUIOLE EXTRA (with the Crossbow Design) G.DAVID FRANCE and on the other side is:12 c 27 (reflecting the steel) The label stamp on the handle is: CORNE VERITABLE G. DAVID
"Corne Véritable G. David" refers to authentic Laguiole folding knives produced by
G. David (Arbalète G. David) in France, featuring handles crafted from genuine, high-quality animal horn (often Zebu horn). These traditional knives are known for their handcrafted quality, polishing, and signature "Arbalète" (crossbow)