What looks like ivory is actually sculpted and polished cow bone—fitted upon a stainless steel pocketknife by Laguiole. Laguiole is the traditional French village where the best Gallic knives are made. They were originally used by shepherds; the classic "Laguiole fly" at the hinge references the dirty and smelly world of stock-keeping. Inset pins form a stylized cross on the side of the knife. Shepherds who could not make it into town for Sunday Mass would stick their knives into the earth, thus creating a makeshift altar.
This elegant and sophisticated knife is perfect for the gentleman farmer or urban man-about-the-house. Please click on the photo above to learn more about it.
Though our Greenwich Village store is now permanently closed, LEO Design is still alive and well! Please visit our on-line store where we continue to sell Handsome Gifts (www.LEOdesignNYC.com).
We also can be found in Pittsburgh's historic "Strip District" at Mahla & Co. Antiques (www.mahlaantiques.com) or in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania at The Antique Center of Strabane (www.antiquecenterofstrabane.com).
Or call to arrange to visit our Pittsburgh showroom (by private appointment only). 917-446-4248