This Laguiole Aubrac wood steak knife set includes six handcrafted knives with Aubrac wood handles and shiny steel bolsters. Laguiole en Aubrac makes it in France.
The Aubrac wood shows golden and brown streaks, a little like marbled toffee. No two handles are quite alike. The shiny bolsters and blades frame the wood cleanly.
The handles are Aubrac wood, with shiny stainless steel blades and shiny finish stainless steel bolsters. The blades are 12C27 Sandvik stainless steel, which the maker says avoids corrosion. Each blade is 4.25 inches (11 cm) long, and each knife measures 9 inches (23 cm) overall. The set comes in a wooden presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. They are made in the village of Espalion, in the historic Laguiole area of France.
The warm tones work with terracotta, cream linen and rustic stoneware. You will reach for them for roast chicken as much as for steak. They make a thoughtful housewarming gift for a family that cooks.