What do Champagne, Limoges and Laguiole all have in common?

Champagne, Limoges and Laguiole are all regiones in France that have developed worldwide reputations for product excellence.

The Champagne region in France pioneered the distilling method called Champagne, and is the only region in the world where sparkling wine can be called Champagne…. The Limoges region in France is world famous for their hand painted pillboxes and fine china…

The Laguiole (pronounced “Lie Yull”) region has been producing some of the world finest corkscrews, knives and cutlery since 1880. What first began as a simple folding knife for sheppards to use tending their flocks, has grown into a wide selection of the finest hand made corkscrews, pocketknives and cutlery now know worldwide. While there are several manufactures in the Laguiole region, we carry the two best lines from Chateau Laguiole and Forge de Laguiole. Each manufacturer uses only the finest forged steel and hand polishes each corkscrew or knife.

Recently, a crop of far eastern knock offs have appeared in the market. While these imitations use the Laguiole name (it was never trade marked) they clearly aren’t original Laguioles.

How can you tell an Original Laguiole… It’s easy.. The Price… Original Laguiole corkscrews cost at least $100 US. Knives can be slightly less. If the price seems too good to be true… it’s a fake! Pure and simple. Original Laguioles are hand made and the price reflects the quality.

If you’ve got a wine lover on your list this year, treat them to an original hand made Laguiole corkscrew or knife. I guarantee they won’t be disappointed!. In return they’ll need to give you back a penny. It’s a France tradition they’ve been practicing for over 100 years! Enjoy.