Laguiole
Premium Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set 6-Pack
This set includes six stainless steel Laguiole steak knives, each with a full-tang blade and a stainless steel handle that provides a comfortable grip. Designed for cutting meat, the knives measure 9.25 inches in total length with a 4.5-inch blade and come in a signature wooden storage box. Made in France, user reviews note that the steel is relatively soft, so the blades may require more frequent sharpening for optimal performance.
- Color
- Stainless Steel
- Material
- Stainless steel blades and handles, wooden box
- Style
- classic, heritage
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Table Knives
Specifications
Set of 6 premium stainless steel steak knives with full-tang blades, comfortable handles, and a wooden storage box. Made in France.
Full-tang blades ensure strength and balance; stainless steel blades and handles; signature wooden storage box included; set of 6; made in France.
- Color
- Stainless Steel · gray
- Material
- Stainless steel blades and handles, wooden box
- Secondary
- wood
- Style
- classic, heritage
- Occasion
- party, wedding, host-gift, thank-you
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Tableware > Flatware > Table Knives
Additional Attributes
- full-tang blade
- stainless steel handle
- smooth cutting action
- comfortable grip
- elegant wooden box
- excellent gift idea
- set of 6
- made in France
- premium quality
- blends form and function
Product Insights
This six-piece steak knife set stakes its premium on verified French production in the Auvergne cutlery tradition, since 'Laguiole' itself is an unprotected style name; the modern full-tang all-steel design departs from the classic folding pattern, adding 56.7–113.4 g behind the bolster to balance the knife toward the hand. The AISI 420 stainless blade resists chipping on ceramic plates but dulls quickly and can pit from acidic juices, so it excels as a table knife for cooked meats rather than prep work that hits hard vegetables. The brushed finish hides fingerprints but turns slick under heavy grease, while the solid steel handle never loosens or absorbs water and needs only a damp cloth; a fitted wooden box keeps the blades from scratching each other, and gentle dishwasher cycles are acceptable only with prompt drying. At CAD 210, this set sits far above generic €10 versions, meaning the value depends entirely on authentic French manufacturing—the central tradeoff against the blade's maintenance demands and its straight-edge, meat-focused purpose.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Set of six, Made in France, with a signature wooden storage box; styled as sophisticated, elegant, classic, and heritage tableware. Laguiole is not a protected brand name, so French production provenance matters more than the label.
- Design form
- The full-tang all-steel build is modern table cutlery, not the classic Laguiole folding slipjoint.
- Value
- At CAD$210 this sits far above ordinary €10 six-piece Laguiole sets, so the premium holds only if French production is verified.
- Balance
- The full-tang blade and solid stainless steel handle add 56.7–113.4 g behind the bolster, placing the balance point toward the hand for balanced heft.
- Construction
- Full-tang blade and solid stainless steel handle for balanced heft: the blade steel runs as one continuous piece from tip to butt, leaving no seam or organic scales to split or swell.
- Blade steel
- Soft AISI 420 stainless resists chipping on ceramic plates but needs frequent sharpening; acidic juices can pit it.
- Finish
- Brushed/satin stainless hides fingerprints and light scratches, though greasy hands can feel slick until wiped dry.
- Edge profile
- Straight-edge, non-serrated blades that deliver smooth slicing when maintained; no performance advantage over serrated steak edges is established.
- Intended use
- Table knife for steak and cooked meat; prep chopping that hits hard vegetables dulls the 420 edge quickly.
- Care
- Damp cloth wipes the stainless handle clean; wooden box storage and no soaking protect it.
- Steel edge tradeoff
- AISI 420 blade at HRC 52–56 resists chipping on ceramic plates; requires more frequent sharpening, and can pit from acidic residue if not rinsed.
- Corrosion
- Steak juices or salt left on the blade can pit the AISI 420 steel.
- Storage
- Store knives apart in the signature wooden storage box to prevent metal-on-metal scratches and preserve the set's presentation.
- Grip
- Brushed all-metal handles stay slick under heavy grease or oil; wiping with a dry cloth restores grip.
- Durability
- Solid stainless steel handle: no loosening or water absorption at the tang joint.
- Handle upkeep
- Solid all-stainless full-tang handle needs only a damp cloth and dry cloth — no wood conditioning or oiling.
- Steel upkeep
- AISI 420 is the least corrosion-resistant cutlery grade; rinse off steak juice and dry the blade after use.
- Sharpening method
- Use a fine whetstone at about 20–25° and finish on a leather strop to remove the burr; avoid coarse carbide pull-through sharpeners and aggressive electric sharpeners.
Product record
- Title
- Premium Stainless Steel Steak Knife Set 6-Pack
- Brand
- Laguiole
- Price
- 210 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 5 sourcesWhen to pick something else
handling the knives with heavy grease or oil on the hands
Brushed/satin stainless hides fingerprints and light scratches, though greasy hands can feel slick until wiped dry.[3,4,5]
all-purpose kitchen prep and heavy chopping
Table knife for steak and cooked meat; prep chopping that hits hard vegetables dulls the 420 edge quickly.[1,2,4]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Six stainless-steel folding-style steak knives shown laid flat with visible blades and curved metal handles; blades have small printed branding text on at least two blades.
- Overall geometrySix slim folding-style knives shown opened with exposed blades and curved full-metal handles that taper slightly toward the butt; handles have a rounded end with a small circular cap detail.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - Handle constructionHandles are continuous metal pieces with a brushed or satin finish, each showing two visible rivet-like circular details along the spine and a small hinged locking tab where blade meets handle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.80 · h 0.70 (high) - Blade shape and finishBlades are straight-edged with a pointed tip and a uniform satin/brushed steel finish; blades vary slightly in orientation but share the same narrow, tapered profile.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Blade branding text (partial)“Small printed text present on at least two blades near the ricasso area; characters are readable but partially small.”Partial
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.55 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.18 · y 0.30 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium) - Visible blade text 1“LAGUIOLE”Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.58 · w 0.14 · h 0.22 (medium) - Visible blade text 2“LAGUIOLE”Partial
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (medium) - Locking mechanism detailSmall external locking/tab mechanism visible on the handles at the blade pivot on several knives, appearing as a narrow raised strip with a pivot pin.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.24 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.16 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Knives are styled on a wood tabletop with a patterned ceramic plate and a folded printed cloth napkin; warm studio lighting creates soft shadows and subtle reflections on metal surfaces.
- Surface and backgroundFlat wood tabletop with visible grain and a warm medium-brown tone occupying the full background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Ceramic plate propRound ceramic plate with a mottled beige and cream glaze is partially visible under two knives at upper-left.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.34 (high) - Cloth napkin propFolded patterned cloth napkin in muted burgundy with white printed motifs is placed at lower-left corner overlapping the tabletop and plate.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional studio lighting from upper-left produces gentle highlights and soft shadows beneath the knives and slight specular reflections along metal edges.
- Image framingTop-down slightly angled flat lay composition showing all knives within the frame; no people or packaging visible.
Colors
brushed stainless steel· handles and blades#BCAAA4none· nonePackaging- Overall geometrySix slim folding-style knives shown opened with exposed blades and curved full-metal handles that taper slightly toward the butt; handles have a rounded end with a small circular cap detail.
- 02
Product
Close-up of three stainless steel folding steak knives laid diagonally showing blades and polished brushed metal handles with decorative spine detailing and visible maker text on one blade.
- Blade geometryTwo long narrow blades visible with plain edges and tapered points; one blade shows satin finish flat face, the other shows a slightly darker brushed face.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.54 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.03 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Handle finishPolished brushed stainless steel handles with rounded end caps and smooth elongated panels; visible small circular rivets on handles.
2 regions
x 0.37 · y 0.30 · w 0.55 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - Decorative spine detailKnife spine with ornamental ribbed and dotted pattern visible on the middle knife's closed spine.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.39 · w 0.42 · h 0.26 (high) - Locking mechanism notchSmall protruding locking latch visible on the side of one handle near the blade pivot.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.44 · w 0.07 · h 0.09 (medium) - Maker marking“LAGUIOLE HERITAGE”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Fine-print on bladeDense small printed text present under the maker marking on the blade but illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.16 · w 0.17 · h 0.09 (medium)
Other
Image is a tightly framed close-up of knives arranged on a wood surface with warm directional lighting creating soft shadows and highlights; slight perspective with knives angled diagonally from top-left to bottom-right.
- Background surfaceTextured wood tabletop with visible grain running roughly horizontally across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-up diagonal arrangement of multiple knives, cropped so only portions of some knives extend beyond frame edges.
- Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from top-left producing soft highlights on metal surfaces and subtle shadows on the wood.
Colors
satin stainless· blade facesbrushed steel· handles#D4C2B4dark metallic gray· spine decorative groovenone· nonePackaging- Blade geometryTwo long narrow blades visible with plain edges and tapered points; one blade shows satin finish flat face, the other shows a slightly darker brushed face.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Laguiole
Metal Steak Knives Set - 4-Pieces
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/BuyItForLife, r/chefknivesReddit users appreciate Laguiole steak knives for their aesthetics but warn that the soft steel requires frequent sharpening, making them less practical for daily use.
Mixed sentiment with a slight lean negative due to concerns about blade edge retention and the need for regular maintenance.
Themes
Use Cases
- Steak dinner knives
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Recommendation for Laguiole steak knives
For steak knives, I’d recommend Laguiole knives made in France.
u/skyela22View thread →
Laguiole knives as decoration, needing frequent sharpening
Laguiole en Aubrac is the largest of all the regional forges that make laguiole style knives, so perhaps they would have the better quality control as all these knives are factory made. I would choose whichever you like better, a steak knife like the ones you are looking at are just decoration/jewelry and any of them will cut terribly if you dont sharpen them often, like very often, specially if you use them on ceramic, porcelain, or stoneware plates. So, get whichever you like more.
u/AllThatIsSolidMeltsView thread →
Soft steel requires frequent sharpening
Site look legit, but never used it. That steel is pretty soft so will need sharpening often if used on a regular basis. I have a handful of clients that bring me sets for touchups almost monthly.
u/mrjcallView thread →