Laguiole. Not many come close. There are a lot of Chinese knockoffs. The original French ones will run you about $100 per knife, but you'll have them for life. They look good, cut like a scalpel and they're really pleasing to use.
https://forge-de-laguiole.com/en/product-category/knives/tableknives-en/tradition-table-knives-en/
What in the fuck.
Someone could make knives out of titanium for cheaper than that.
I don't know what to tell you. 150 years of world renowned, top notch craftsmanship costs money. You can say the same thing about a Bugatti; you could get 3 houses for the price of that car. You can get 10 hamburgers for the price of a meal at a three-star restaurant and feed yourself for a week, but people still indulge.
I'd like to meet the 150 year old guy still making knives there.
Those are beautiful.
A few weeks after I bought them I liked them so much that I went and bought the folding knife that matches for $150. Theyre lazer sharp, the balance is perfect and they feel great in your hand. But hey, nice things cost money. But I don't care about spending a few extra bucks on fine things if I'm going to have it for life.
And somebody else in the thread brought them up.
And if you want the best similar type for a good price, Hampton Forge. If you're on tight a budget you'll get a pretty decednt knife for the price. That company often sold at Costco so at least you know it's not something bullshit Chinese knock off company that no one has ever heard of, they're manufactured in New Jersey. I mean 25 year warranty is serious shit.
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