A butter knife crafted the old way

In the tradition of Southern Aveyron table arts, the Laguiole butter knife from Coutellerie du Barry combines artisan craftsmanship with everyday use. Not a decorative piece — a simple, sturdy tool built to last. Each knife is assembled by hand in our Laguiole workshop, established in 1988. Nothing is outsourced.

100% French handmade, from our workshop

From wood selection to final polishing, every step is carried out by our craftspeople. The handle is shaped from the wood you choose — acacia, olive, juniper, walnut, or any of the twenty other species available in our range. The stainless steel bolster is hand-fitted. The bee, emblem of the Laguiole knife, is hand-forged and integrated into the spring. The spring's file work is done by hand, one stroke at a time. No component comes from a standard off-the-shelf part.

Technical specifications

• Use: table arts — butter service
• Blade: 12C27 Swedish stainless steel — mirror-polished, smooth edge
• Handle: wood of your choice (specify when ordering)
• Bee: hand-forged, integrated into the spring
• Spring: hand-filed work
• Bolsters: polished stainless steel
• Blade engraving: complimentary with purchase
• Warranty: lifetime against manufacturing defects

Who is this for?

This Laguiole butter knife fits naturally at a well-set table. It works as a daily-use piece or as a meaningful gift — retirement, wedding, housewarming. Offered alone or paired with a matching table knife for a cohesive set. For lovers of French craftsmanship who want their table set with objects that last, made a few kilometres from Laguiole, in a tradition that goes back to the 19th century.

Care and after-sales service

Hand washing recommended. If worn or damaged, the knife can be repaired in our workshop. We offer sharpening, handle replacement, and full restoration. Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Delivery

Shipped within 5 business days. Free delivery from €200. Gift-ready packaging. Assembled to order.

• ✓ Handmade in Laguiole, Aveyron, since 1988
• ✓ Wood handle of your choice — over 20 species available
• ✓ Hand-forged bee, hand-filed spring
• ✓ 12C27 Swedish stainless steel blade, mirror-polished
• ✓ Complimentary blade engraving
• ✓ Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
• ✓ Repairable in-workshop — built to last, not to be replaced