Butter Knife with olive wood handle

Laguiole en Aubrac Butter Knife – Olive Wood Handle

This butter knife elegantly combines traditional craftsmanship with the natural beauty of olive wood. Practical, refined, and customizable, it is perfect for your table or as a thoughtful gift idea.

Technical Specifications

• Total length: 18.5 cm (including 10 cm handle)
• Olive wood handle: dense, warm wood with unique grain
• Polished stainless steel blade: flared with a rounded tip, ideal for spreading
• Bolsters: two brushed stainless steel bolsters
• Construction: full tang for strength and balance
• Hand-filed spring: artisanal signature touch
• Weight: approx. 500 g

Craftsmanship & Authenticity

• Handcrafted in Laguiole (Aveyron, France)
• Delivered with certificate of authenticity and gift box
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

Aesthetics & Ergonomics

• Olive wood from Occitania: warm, non-slip, and elegant
• Unique grain – each handle is one-of-a-kind
• Iconic bee symbol soldered to the handle

Use & Care

• Rounded blade tip safe for children
• Hand washing recommended (not dishwasher safe)
• Perfect for butter, honey, jam, and spreads

Olive Wood Handle

Olive wood is a prized and versatile material, renowned for centuries for its unique properties and stunning aesthetic. Harvested from the olive tree (Olea europaea), a symbol of the Mediterranean region, olive wood is widely used, especially in cutlery handles, where it’s valued for its exceptional qualities.

Olive wood features a tight, fine grain, giving it a smooth texture and pleasant feel. Its color ranges from pale yellow to golden brown, with dark veins and occasional knots that add personality to each piece. One of its most appealing traits is its distinct grain patterns, which vary from one piece to another, making each handle truly unique. This natural variation makes it ideal for high-end knife handles, where appearance matters.

In addition to its aesthetic charm, olive wood boasts excellent physical properties. It is known for its high hardness, density, and resistance to wear, making it both durable and robust — perfect for knives that are frequently handled. Its dimensional stability means it’s less prone to warping or cracking over time.

Thanks to these features, olive wood is a preferred choice for premium knife handles. Cutlery artisans appreciate its strength and stability, as well as how eas