Which is the real Laguiole?

The real purists believe that Forge de Laguiole is the only real brand. They are the only ones based in the village of Laguiole itself and also produce from there.

Is Laguiole made in China?

The name of our Laguiole band is “laguiole Le Fidele” – always engraved on the blade of our knives. There are several laguiole manufacturers who work with the same process and produce high quality knives. However, there are a lot of fake laguiole knives that are made from molds in China and even in France.

What is the Laguiole logo?

The bee. The bee, one of the symbols of an Original Forge de Laguiole® knife, is carved with a file and an engraver. The legend goes that the Napoleonic imperial symbol was attributed to the citizens of Laguiole by Emperor Napoléon himself as a tribute to their courage shown in the services to the emperor.

Are all Laguiole knives the same?

There are several laguiole manufacturers who work with the same process and produce high quality knives. However, there are a lot of fake laguiole knives that are made from molds in China and even in France.

Is Aldi Laguiole real?

The genuine Laguiole knife is manufactured through 170 operations manual made by expert craftsmen. We respect this tradition of manufacturing in our plant in Lezoux, near Thiers. The name of our Laguiole band is “laguiole Le Fidele” – always engraved on the blade of our knives.

Is Aldi Lou Laguiole real?

Aldi re-launches its famous designer Lou Laguiole cutlery and knife sets at VERY cheap prices – but you’ll have to be quick. Aldi Australia has relaunched its famous Lou Laguiole cutlery and kitchen knives at remarkably affordable prices.

Is Laguiole a good brand?

Over the past few centuries Thiers has been recognized around the world for its excellent craftsmanship and high-quality production. Thiers can even be proud of the part it has played in creating the Laguiole knife’s success.