Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain's Laguiole steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that easily slice through steak while feeling substantial and comfortable in your hand. Au Nain's distinguished Laguiole steak knives have exquisite black horn handles featuring decorative etching on the spine of the knife with embellished rivets. Laguiole knives are a traditional style of knife that originated in France in the 1820's and is renowned for having a three-rivet curved handle and a bee emblem on its bolster. The bee is a symbol of Napoleon and the French monarchy. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, the undeniable quality of these knives will make any table setting chic and glamorous. These steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box that is ideal for storage and gift giving.      

• Ergonomically designed steak knives with gorgeous black horn handles 
• Handles are made from horn providing strength, durability, and smoothness 
• Traditional Laguiole knives designed with three rivets and Napoleon's bee emblem on the bolster 
• Packaged elegantly in a wood box ideal for storage and gift giving 
• Razor-sharp serrated blades slice through steak with ease  
• Well-balanced, substantial, and comfortable to hold and use 
• Exquisitely handcrafted in the Theirs region of France since the 1800's by generations of a family of master knife artisans 
• Hand wash 
• Impeccable quality and construction ideal for professional and home use 
• Since its inception in 1885, Au Nain has been a family run business that preserves tradition and artisanship in their knife making  

The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the   current owner's great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the "Giant of the knife", the imposing 6'5''  Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the   brand "Au Nain" ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established   its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from   their handmade stainless-steel knives and utensils.