La Coutellerie & Forges Honoré Durand is a family business based in Laguiole, recognized as a Living Heritage Company and Art Workshop that perpetuates the tradition of excellence.
A Master Craftsman surrounded by knifemakers and blacksmiths, guardians of the know-how of the true Laguiole, offers you the most beautiful range of knives in the wider context of tableware extended to "mythical" accessories such as the Laguiole wine opener or the letter openers.
A production of tradition because we have an history that we claim in our museum and that we share through knifemaking courses.
Visit of the knifemakers workshop. Discover the history of the Laguiole knife then admire the shaping of a handle.
All year round, free visit from Monday to Saturday.
The forging of bees, blades, ...Discover the manufacture of the blades, the springs, the bolsters, ...
All year round, free visit from Monday to Friday.
Our Museum with the Damascus steel forge. Admire our heritage of forged objects and our collection of antique Laguiole knives.
All year round, visit from Monday to Saturday.
In the blacksmith's trade, we have a speciality: we make our Damascus steel. A laminated steel with unique patterns.
All year round, visit from Monday to Saturday.
"Laguiole" is a name, a historical origin and a tradition which are not protected. The Laguiole knife is a fabulous heritage of our ancestors. They did not protect it either for its shape, or for its decorations (which are the bee and the shepherd's cross), or for its name.
This day will remain unforgettable, as an experience out of the ordinary, all the more so as you will have at heart to use your Laguiole. You make your own folding Laguiole knife. And this, from start to finish, with the help of a professional knife maker who will assist you throughout the course.
The forged bee is the story, the origin of the Laguiole knife. A forged bee or a welded bee has different finishes : a curved handle for a more pleasant grip / thin, more angular handle; more intense adjustments and finishing on a forged bee; ....
Our family business "Coutellerie de Laguiole Honoré Durand" has been in Laguiole for 30 years. We offer classic models respecting the history and traditions of the Aubrac region, but also modern models. Our folding Laguiole knives, from classic to unique models, with or without customization.
Find the contact details and hopening hours of our 3 shops in Laguiole.
On all orders over 300€ TTC
(delivery fees excluded)
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From Monday to Saturday :+33 565 515 014
9am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6.30pm
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COVID Information July & August 2020
Tours : Free guided tours are assured at the usual times : 11am, 2.30pm, 3.45pm and 5pm.
Internet Orders : For 3 generations we have been making real Laguiole knives and shipping them all over the world. Today, despite all our efforts, we can no longer guarantee a fast shipping of internet orders.
If we have the ordered product in stock you will be delivered within a week.
If we have to manufacture the desired model, the delivery time is 4 weeks.
Thank you for your understanding.
Honoré Durand
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