Laguiole Iforge review
Updated October 21, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Laguiole Iforge is known for handmade Laguiole knives made in France, with customizable designs in a choice of materials and finishes. Buyers who want a personal pocket or table knife will find folding models, steak sets and made-to-measure pieces with laser engraving.
Key facts
- Best for
- Buyers wanting a custom handmade French knife
- Markets
- FR
- Products
- Knives
- Official website
- couteau-laguiole.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Knives are all made in Auvergne, in the Thiers cutlery tradition.
- Engraving and customization let buyers add a personal name or design.
- Materials range from ebony and olive wood to black horn and colored ABS handles.
Cons
- The range is almost entirely knives, so other kitchenware is limited.
- New models and exclusive designs keep joining the collections, so the choice keeps moving.
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Who it suits
- Collectors who want unique French cutlery
- Buyers who want a personalized table knife
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who need a full kitchenware range
What it does well
Laguiole Iforge focuses on customizable handmade knives made in France. Buyers can choose materials such as ebony, olive wood, black horn and ABS handles, plus stainless steel bolsters and finishes. Laser engraving adds a personal name, and a made-to-measure service handles bespoke requests. The range covers folding pocket knives with or without a corkscrew, bird knives, Damascus blades, table knives and lock-back models. Steak knife sets of six come with assorted-color ABS handles. Production takes place in Auvergne, a region with a long cutlery tradition.
Our full take
Laguiole Iforge sells handmade Laguiole knives made in France, including folding pocket knives, table knives and customisable designs with a choice of materials and finishes.
How Laguiole Iforge compares
Frequently asked questions
What does Laguiole Iforge sell?+
Its knives are handmade in France, from folding pocket models to table knives and steak sets. Customizable designs let buyers choose materials, finishes and engraving. Laser engraving can add a name, and corkscrew, bird and Damascus blade options vary the choice.
Which materials are used for the handles?+
Handles are available in ebony wood, olive wood, black horn and colored ABS. Some knives combine a black horn handle with two stainless steel bolsters. Steak knife sets come in assorted colors, and each set uses ABS handles.
What is the history behind the knives?+
The company draws on six centuries of cutlery, rooted in the Thiers tradition. Cutlers from the Auvergne who moved to Paris after the war helped spread knives with corkscrews in the capital. Its cutlers have 80 years of experience behind the range.
Sources
- couteau-laguiole.com/en checked October 21, 2026
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