‘Why is stabilised walnut so popular for Laguiole knife handles? This noble wood combines beauty and durability. Native to Europe, North Africa and Asia Minor, walnut has a brown colour and a medium-hard grain. European cabinet-makers love it because it's so easy to work with.
Did you know? The burr and stump of walnut produce prodigious designs, used for the grips of luxury rifles and the dashboards of prestigious cars!
Stabilisation improves the natural properties of walnut. It makes it resistant to humidity and temperature variations. This process saturates the wood with synthetic resin, either colourless or coloured. It reveals the hidden beauty of the wood, like the patterns created by mould in ‘heated’ beech.
A little anecdote: some soft woods, such as poplar, could not be used in cutlery without stabilisation. It transforms their stunningly designed burls into durable materials.
Take this stabilised walnut Laguiole knife in your hand. You'll feel the history of the tree and the skill of the craftsman. A unique companion, ready to share your adventures'.