Laguiole Sport in Stabilized Poplar Burl

Folding Laguiole Knife in Poplar Burl

The Laguiole knife takes its name from a village in Aubrac, a high plateau in the Massif Central, spanning three departments: Aveyron, Cantal, and Lozère.

The Laguiole knife is a legendary tool known worldwide. Originally a rural, strictly utilitarian knife, it has successfully made its mark and become the pocket companion of the modern man, who associates it in his imagination with the authenticity of its birthplace, Aubrac. This plateau is home to remarkable wildlife: roe deer, wild boar, hare, and especially the stag, whose mating call can be heard in the fall. During hunting season, this type of game is highly prized by hunters.

The Laguiole Sport Knife

It was for this reason that in 2013, Fontenille Pataud, in collaboration with Robert Beillonnet, twice awarded Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) in 1997 and 2000, designed the Laguiole Sport knife in stabilized poplar burl. This Laguiole Sport knife is our largest knife: 13 cm when closed and 23 cm when open. With its impressive size, this knife is particularly suited for outdoor activities. Hunters, fishermen, and hikers are the primary users of this Laguiole knife. The precision mechanism of the Laguiole Sport in stabilized poplar burl is very smooth while offering a sturdy blade that locks securely when open, ensuring safe use thanks to its back lock system.

The Laguiole Sport knife has a solid fixed stop, allowing the blade to snap shut without damaging its edge. It also features a forged bee and a hand-engraved spring, making each knife a unique piece.

The handle's size

The size of the handle particularly highlights the beauty of the material used in its creation, in this case, stabilized poplar burl. The poplar tree is a tall tree with simple, alternate, triangular or oval leaves. Its wood is white and light, yet quite resilient and durable.

The burl (poplar) is a type of intricate and whimsical growth pattern in the wood grain. This woody growth, a kind of small knot, is produced by insect bites, wounds, or parasitic vegetation in the wood of trees like elm, poplar, ash, and walnut.

The Laguiole Sport knife in stabilized poplar burl combines the warmth of wood with the strength of resin. The result is a material that retains all the aesthetic qualities of natural wood without the drawbacks, such as deterioration from external factors like humidity or temperature changes.

If your passions include hunting, fishing, or hiking, the Laguiole Sport knife in stabilized poplar burl is a must-have for you.