Forge de Laguiole Corkscrew Juniper Handle - Satin Standard Series France where the Laguiole knife

France where the Laguiole knife was invented in the early 1800's

Safety evolution: Early Nontron knives did not have a locking mechanism

The name was inspired by the snakeskin-like markings that decorate this exotic wood

Carbon knife blades are made using steels with a high Carbon content

Forge de Laguiole Corkscrew Juniper Handle - Satin Standard Series France where the Laguiole knifeHandmade in the village of Laguiole, France, the Forge de Laguiole "Sommeliers" as they are often called are the only high end Laguiole waiter style corkscrews to feature the traditional shepherd's cross on most models (check photos). This waiter's style wine opener was created in collaboration with professional sommeliers. Its ergonomics, elegance, and efficiency earned it the "Prix Design Plus" (the Design Plus award) in Frankfurt, Germany.