Sabatier Laguiole 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, Rosewood and Stainless Steel

by Sabatier

Product Features

• High-carbon stainless steel blade holds an ultra-sharp edge
• 6 4-1/2" knives
• Steel bee, based on emblem of Napoleon I, decorates handles
• Rosewood Handle
• Lifetime limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 4.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000690MF
• Item model number: 3684711
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,650 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #61 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Knife Blocks & Storage > Cutlery Trays

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Inspired by a celebrated French design, the six 4-1/2 inch knives in this set cut steaks, chops, and roasts into bite-size pieces while imparting a hint of ornate chateau manners and crystal chandeliers. The knives have stainless-steel blades and accents on their rosewood handles. Their design was inspired by the celebrated Laguiole knife, which originated in 1829 in a French mountain village of the same name. Farmers folded the knives into their pockets. Today, Laguiole knives are made in Thiers, the French cutlery center, according to the original design. Elongated pistol-grip handles are secured by three rivets and decorated with a tiny stainless-steel bee, homage to the bee on Napoleon I's Imperial emblem. The blades' fine serrations tend to tear rather than slice precisely through steak fibers. The knives come in a wood tray for safe storage on the counter or in a drawer. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Laguiole "pronounced "lie-yole"), is a small French mountain town about 350 miles south of Paris. It is famous for its cattle, cheese and cutlery. The original Laguiole knife was made by iron smiths in 1829 as a farmer's tool. Through the years the knives have evolved into the sophisticated ones that they are today. The Laguiole with its gentle curving blade, the elongated pistol grip handle and a small bee set into the bolster has been the focus of many stories passed down from generation to generation. The bee is cut out of steel and decorates the knife bolster. The bee design is based on the imperial emblem of Napoleon 1, which was given as an award for bravery. These knives are made of high-carbon stainless steel and have gently curving Rosewood handles. They arrive in a wood storage tray.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Sucked into a sale, March 13, 2003

By A Customer

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This review is from: Sabatier Laguiole 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, Rosewood and Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

I purchased these knives because they were on sale and we needed steak knives. Thank God they only cost me $. When I purchased them, I didn't care who made them; they looked nice in the picture & they were $! Well, honestly, they do look and feel VERY cheap know that I see and hold the real thing. Totally not worth $!!! The wood is not velvet smooth as I expected and even some of the nails (or whatever you call them) that secure the wood to the metal part of the handle stick out a bit. I've yet to see how they cut, but I can totally understand why those who paid $7are disappointed in the manufacture of these knives. If you sqint, they look very nice. Now I know why Amazon.com had them on sale.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Shame on Laguiole AND Sabatier!, December 19, 2002

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This review is from: Sabatier Laguiole 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, Rosewood and Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

These knives are so inferior to REAL Laguiole knives that I am amazed Laguiole will allow their name on them -- or Sabatier either. They are crudely made and flimsy. The wood is finished in an ugly and uneven manner. The bees -- so beautiful on REAL Laguiole knives -- resemble flies. The box (half a box: no top) is difficult to use. It's hard to get the horrible things out and disappointing when you do. I resent having to pay postage on such a poor product!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unfortunately Not the Real Deal, November 18, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Sabatier Laguiole 6-Piece Steak Knife Set, Rosewood and Stainless Steel (Kitchen)

I was really disappointed when I received these steak knives. I've used and purchased Laguiole knives in France, and unfortunately, these are nothing like the ones there. The "wood" looks incredibly fake. Either these are a cheap knock-off, or Sabatier has decided to make a cheap imitation of their own product in order to generate large volume sales. Really disappointing.....