Manufacturing video
Our knives are made in the town of Thiers, in the Auvergne region. The cutlery tradition of Le Thiers is a guarantee of high-quality steel. Altough the knife manufacturing process has evolved with time, laguiole knives remain handcrafted knives handcrafted knives. Our knives are adjusted by hand according to ancestral methods. They have a lifetime warranty
The making of a laguiole knife, step by step
Discover in this video ‘Making and assembling an Iforge laguiole knife’ all the manufacturing steps involved in the making of a knife.
The example shown is that of the making of a horn-handled knife. You will see, step by step, the assembling process of a laguiole. From the cutting of the horn until the final polish, you will see how cutlery-makers work and assemble everyday knives with a perfect finish and a renowned solidity.
Our knives are made in Thiers and in Aveyron. Cutlery-making tradition dates back to the 15th century, thanks to the purity of the water which made it possible to get a steel tempering of exceptional quality.
Knives making has modernized, of course, but laguiole knives are still made by craftsmen today. In this video you’ll see that our knives are adjusted by hand following ancient methods. They come with a lifetime warranty.
This video takes you step by step through the different production phases of a laguiole knife: from cutting the horn and assembling the parts through to the final polishing. Enjoy this little discovery tour of our workshops and our master cutlers!
The days of the knife grinders, lying down with their dogs curled up at their feet, are long gone but a tradition of excellence still lives on in Thiers and in the Aveyron region.
You’ll understand why we can be proud of our industry and of our french knives.