Laguiole (French edition): The History of an Exceptional Knife by Christian Lemasson

A Beautiful Book About a Legendary Knife

The bee that adorns the Laguiole knife has become a true emblem of this iconic object. Born in Aubrac, in a small cutlery-forger's workshop, this peasant knife quickly became a symbol of French craftsmanship and a cultural marker.

With Laguiole: History of an Exceptional Knife, Christian Lemasson invites us to discover the origin and evolution of this mythical object, from its modest beginnings to its rise as an essential element of the French art of living.

A Journey Through Time and Space

This book explores the roots of the Laguiole on the mountains of Aubrac and its journey to Paris, carried in the pockets of the bougnats. Over time, the knife gains artistic status thanks to talented cutlers such as Calmels, Pagès, and Crocombette.

Christian Lemasson immerses us in the life of the first workshops in Aubrac, an authentic world where tradition and craftsmanship meet. He also corrects some misconceptions, revealing a reality sometimes more beautiful than the legend.

A Passionate and Expert Author

Christian Lemasson, ethnographer and specialist in the history of French cutlery, shares with us his extensive knowledge and love for the Aubrac region. Author of numerous articles and reports on art cutlery, he has participated in several documentaries broadcast on France 3, France 5, and Arte.

His personal attachment to the history of the Laguiole knife, inspired by the model passed down by his great-grandfather, led him to undertake meticulous and passionate research for eight years.

Book Features

• Format: Hardcover

• Number of pages: 192

• Dimensions: 28.3 x 22.3 x 1.9 cm

• Weight: 1142 g

• Language: French

• EAN13: 9782816015591

• ISBN: 978-2-8160-1559-1

• Publication Date: 10/2019

• Publisher: Artemis

Why Choose This Book?

• A tribute to an iconic knife.

• An in-depth exploration of the history and culture of Aubrac.

• Historical corrections and captivating anecdotes.

• A work signed by a recognized expert in cutlery.