The name Laguiole comes from the small village in the high plateau of south central France. These traditional knives were invented by combining the Capuchadou - a local fixed blade knife and the Navaja - a Spanish pocket knife, and the 'Layol' was born. Later designs included the addition of an awl and then a corkscrew, over time the migration of workers to Paris - to work as waiters and barman - saw the Laguiole become indispensable in this new field.

Made in this French town since 1829, Laguiole has become a design icon. View our feature on Laguiole Knives and Giftboxes...

Corkscrews and sommelier corkscrews are now produced throughout Laguiole in a range of designs and hand made from a wide source of materials including briarwood, ebony wood, horn, rosewood and more especially for the wine enthusiast - Laguiole Château Grand Cru is made from the wood of the barrels from some of France's most famous vineyards such as Saint Emillion and Pomerol.

These are excellent gifts for the wine lover at any time but expecially for Christmas or as a wedding gift - presentation gift boxes available.

Richard Dare has an extensive range from the main Laguiole producers - Laguiole en Aubrac and Forge de Laguiole.

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