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The different types of bolsters on a Laguiole knife
The bolsters on a folding Laguiole knife are placed at the ends of the handle. They have a dual practical and aesthetic role: they reinforce the structure of the knife and tighten the blade, protect the handle from knocks and improve balance in the hand.
Made from stainless steel or brass, they can be personalised with engravings or carvings, and come in various sizes. A Laguiole knife with bolsters is more solid, with a stronger blade axis, while a full-handle model (without bolsters) is lighter.
Classic bolsters
Stainless steel bolsters with matt finish
-the plates, rivets and axles (blade axle and spring axle) are made of stainless steel
-the quality of the blade is chosen according to the model
-if the finish of the bolsters is glossy, all metal parts will be glossy (bolsters, blade, spring, plates)
-if the finish of the bolsters is matt, all metal parts will be matt (bolsters, blade, spring, plates)
Stainless steel bolsters with shiny finish
-the plates, rivets and axles (blade axle and spring axle) are made of stainless steel
-the quality of the blade is chosen according to the model
-if the finish of the bolsters is glossy, all metal parts will be glossy (bolsters, blade, spring, plates)
-if the finish of the bolsters is matt, all metal parts will be matt (bolsters, blade, spring, plates)
Brass bolsters
-The plates and rivets are made of brass. The blade and spring shafts are made of stainless steel for strength.)
-The quality of the blade can be chosen according to the model.
-Shiny finish: all metal parts will be shiny (bolsters, blade, spring, plates).
A matt finish is available on request.
Full handle models (no bolsters) :
Laguiole full handle
Laguiole Antique
-the plates, rivets and axles (blade axle and spring axle) are made of stainless steel
-the quality of the blade can be chosen according to the model
-choice of matt or shiny finish: all metal parts (bolsters, blade, spring, plates) will be shiny or matt.
A brass finish (brass plates and rivets) is available on request.
1 bolster models :
1 front bolster
1 rear bolster
1 long front bolster
1 long rear bolster
Other possibilities for your personalisation ... :
Engraved bolsters
Full handle in Damascus steel
Hallmarked solid silver bolsters
"Wild" Damascus steel bolsters
"Mosaic" Damascus steel bolsters
Central bolster in Damascus steel
Damascus steel central ring
Meteorite steel front bolster
Mammoth molar central insert
False bolsters in paperstone
False bolster in mammoth molar
False bolster in carbon fiber
False bolster in wood