Dating back over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making where Au Nain's Laguiole steak knives are meticulously handcrafted. Each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship. These knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that easily slice through steak while feeling substantial and comfortable in your hand. Au Nain's distinguished Laguiole steak knives have elegant and bold natural ash wood handles featuring decorative etching on the spine of the knife with embellished rivets. As these Laguiole steak knives are made from an attractive wood grain that is entirely natural, no handle is exactly the same. Laguiole knives are a traditional style of knife that originated in France in the 1820's and is renowned for its three-rivet curved handle and a bee emblem, the symbol of Napoleon and French monarchy on the bolster. These steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box that is ideal for storage and gift giving.