FORGE DE LAGUIOLE ⋆ R. BARTHELEMY Signature ⋆ Black compressed fabric Cheese Knife

The Signature series ~ As a symbol of Excellence, Forge de Laguiole has worked hand in hand since its origin with some extremely talented and acknowledged designers. Their purpose is to combine the know-how and traditions of their Laguiole master knife-smiths with a touch of modernity through the interpretation of Laguiole by some of the most renown Design signatures. Those exceptional knives are grouped under the Signature series of Forge de Laguiole.

The Designer ~

“The evolution of our profession: the cheesemonger puts on a show. He moves around, stages his delicate aged cheeses on buffets, on modern displays; to serve them, he uses knives that distinguish him and pique the public’s curiosity. Cheese consumption has greatly evolved in recent years. As Roland often says, ‘cheese has stepped down from its platter and entered the entire meal; it is eaten at any moment of the day, it slips into the kitchen and becomes a source of inspiration.’ In wine bars, shared cheese boards, more minimalist table settings, the increasing trend of tastings on the go, at the table, or standing. In very crowded places, lively evenings, sometimes cramped spaces... The Nomade, with its highly professional features, makes it an adaptable knife for the “modern world,” while preserving the forging know‑how of Laguiole — a guarantee of high quality.

WHY THE NOMADE?

We observed and adapted a knife that corresponds to today’s needs: a “multi‑function table-service knife with a rounded, micro‑serrated tip and a curved handle.”

The Nomade is multifunctional: it cuts cheese, but it is also useful for all types of slicing and spreading in the kitchen. The perception of this knife shifts—it becomes contemporary, relaxed, playful, yet its DNA remains rooted in the heritage of the past.

— Roland Barthélemy & Claudine Vigier

Its rounded tip allows you to spread cheese. This rounded tip is micro‑serrated to penetrate soft rinds and cut through firmer ones. Its sharp stainless‑steel blade cuts all textures. The slightly upward‑curved handle offers exceptional grip.

This knife is water‑resistant.

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The Forge de Laguiole® knives ~ Fully handcrafted in-house, at their forge and workshops in the village of Laguiole, France, where it all begun in 1829, each knife is the result of their extraordinary materials combination, the know-how of their Master knife-smiths with the precision of a goldsmith. Forge de Laguiole® knives, for their unequaled quality, their longevity and their exceptional cutting edge, have become the reference signature of the greatest Chefs' tables all around the world, as well as of enthusiasts of sharp beautiful knives.

The blades are made from the high-quality French T12 steel, which is exclusively produced for Forge de Laguiole®. They are forged to 1000°C in their workshops forge in Laguiole, France. The bee is forged in one piece with the spring, in a thin and sleek design, espousing nicely the long plain handle made of ash tree wood + resin, a knife therefore dishwasher friendly.

Laguiole Master Cutlers know-how & Traditions

Brand: Forge de Laguiole

Clean & Care: dishwasher safe, that's the advantage of a water resistant handle.