Special Editions, Bees & Marquetry

Where Laguiole Craftsmanship Meets Creative Mastery

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The Special Editions & Marquetry collection by Laguiole en Aubrac brings together some of the most imaginative and finely detailed pocket knives handmade in France. Each piece reinterprets the Laguiole tradition with bold design choices and meticulous artistry, while preserving the precise, reliable mechanics associated with the workshop.

Handles may feature intricate marquetry and pewter inlays, rare hardwoods, or fossilised mammoth ivory. Others combine two contrasting materials for a striking bi-material composition, or reinterpret the iconic bee as an exquisitely sculpted butterfly or a highly detailed bee motif. In our Cosmos series, engraved celestial patterns run along the spine and spring, turning each knife into a miniature work of art inspired by the universe.

From discreet decorative touches to statement-making designs, every knife in this category is a fully functional tool — fitted with a keen, finely tuned blade, a calm, predictable action and hand-filed spine work or decorative file-work where specified. These are pieces for those who value individuality as much as craftsmanship.

Choose a Special Edition to carry, gift or display, and own a Laguiole en Aubrac that truly stands apart.