The Laguiole Cosmos Earth purple knife has a purple elder burl handle and an Earth bee. Laguiole en Aubrac sells it as a unique piece in a limited edition series.
Violet and lavender swirl through the handle, with pale flecks of natural burl showing through. A detailed engraved spring runs down the back. It looks deep and calm, like dusk.
Cosmos is a recent limited edition series of four knives. Each has a bee design for a key element of the universe: the Big Bang, Earth, Space and Saturn. The handle is tinted elder burl, a rare wood with natural patterns enhanced by vibrant colour. The blade is forged from Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel with a matte finish. It measures 4.75 inches (12 cm) from bolster to tip. The bee is detailed and forged, and the spring is decorated and engraved. It comes in an oak wood case with a unique piece and authenticity certificate. A 22-page Laguiole artisanal charter guide is included too.
Earth is the most personal of the four designs. You could give it for a birthday, a graduation or a move to a new place.