The Laguiole knife has been crafted in France for over 200 years. It started out as a folding pocket knife, and as its popularity rose in the late 20th century, a table knife was then developed, handmade by craftsmen whose skills have been passed down from generation to generation. The blade, made of high grade stainless steel, is stamped, ground, and then polished in over 25 manual production stages. Quality, an integral part of the company's process, is controlled at each step of production in order to provide consumers with pleasure and the assurance of a long lasting use. 100% Made in France.