Forge de Laguiole Aluminum Pocket Knife by Philippe Starck

The renowned French architect and designer has been part of the FORGE DE LAGUIOLE project since its inception. After designing the FORGE DE LAGUIOLE factory in 1987, Starck went on to conceive the Forge's first boutiques. He was also the first to bring his vision to the task of updating the traditional Laguiole. His purification of line and use of polished aluminum gives his interpretation of the Laguiole knife a resolutely modern appearance. As soon as it appeared, this knife was chosen by the Colbert Committee for exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Museum as part of the "Art of Living in France: 1789 to 1989". Today, the aluminum pocket knife by STARCK is part of the permanent collection "Design at MOMA" of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Measures 11 cm (4.33 inches).

In the mountains of south-central France, in the town of Laguiole, a tradition of manufacturing the country's finest knives has existed for centuries. The town's steak knives are a favorite gift at French weddings, as much a standard of excellence and source of pride as wine is in Bordeaux. This long standing reputation for quality is evident in a superbly crafted line of corkscrews. First appearing in 1880, these distinctive corkscrews have been hand assembled in many variations by the town's artisans. We have selected the most elegant of these hand crafted tools for your use. If you do not see what you are looking for, please contact us, as many other items can be special ordered.

All pieces are forged, stamped, flattened, hardened, honed, burnished and sharpened to the highest of standards. Handles are constructed from a variety of finishes. These tools are both seamless in design and functionality. This is the one corkscrew that could be used everyday with delight and passed on with pride as an heirloom. Each Laguiole comes with a certificate of authenticity and a leather case. To read more about Forge-de-Laguiole, click here.