Laguiole Knife with Ivory Marquetry ’Fleur de Lys’ in Snakewood Handle

Product: Continuing with their unique tradition, Laguiole en Aubrac, a French artisanal cutlery manufacturer situated in Aveyron, handcrafts Laguiole knives, reputed for their quality and elegance, from high-quality materials, including this Laguiole Knife with a ’Fleur de Lys’ Mammoth Ivory Marquetry on a Snakewood handle. The fleur de lys, a powerful symbol of the French monarchy, owes its name to a story where it supposedly protected Louis VII from enemies. Hiding behind majestic irises in a swamp, the king, in gratitude, made this flower his emblem, naming it “Louis’s flower“. Others recount that Clovis chose the yellow swamp iris following his victory over the Visigoths. Although its presence dates back to the Carolingian era, the iris (or fleur de lys) became a royal symbol under Louis VII. The French coat of arms then sported three golden lilies on a blue background. Even dethroned as an official emblem after the Revolution, the fleur de lys remains rooted as a symbol of French royalty. #laguioleenaubrac #laguiole_store #snakewood #lys #laguiole_en_aubrac #laguiole #laguioleknife #foldingknife #foldingknives #madeinfrance #originallaguiole