The Laguiole DeLuxe No. 9 buffalo horn corkscrew has a dark horn handle, a shiny finish and special crafting along the top. Laguiole en Aubrac also works the bee by hand on this model.
Buffalo horn is near black, with a gentle sheen that looks deep in low light. The carved steel spine runs along the top like a thin ribbon of pattern. It is serious, detailed and very French.
The handle is buffalo horn with a shiny finish. There is special crafting along the top of the corkscrew and on the bee. It has a foil cutter, a corkscrew and a bottle opener. Folded, it measures 4 3/4 inches (12 cm). It comes in a French oak gift box with a certificate of authenticity. A lifetime warranty covers any manufacturing defects. It is made in the village of Espalion, in the historic Laguiole area of France.
It is the corkscrew to keep for dinner parties and good bottles. You will find guests turn it over to see the carved spine.