Baladeo Laguiole Corkscrew Knife

Happy that STP made these larger Laguiole knives available. Bought a slimmer smaller one in Provence for my wife but did not like the feel of it in my larger hand. This one has the elegance and nice touches (scalloping, bee decoration) of the traditional Laguiole but in a small hunter size. Smooth operation without notchiness, surprising for a steel bolster knife without brass linings. May open too easily, however. Can open in halfway just by a sharp downward motion in the hand. Blade has no play when locked open--unlocking is smooth too. Very nice wood and lovely brass pins that a slightly prickly from being a little higher than the wood surface. Wood must have dried since manufacture. This is not as bad as some Laguiole knives I've handled, and seems to have smoothed a bit with handling. Corkscrew works and is reasonably solidly mounted--not too much movement. Surprisingly comfortable in the hand despite palm pressure on the screw. The cork screw is handy on trains and prevents the disaster of a yurt or alpine hut with a bottle of red but no way to open it. But the corkscrew also transforms this fairly long bladed knife from something that looks like a weapon into a friendly food tool. Likely to get a kind eye from train conductors who'd frown at other knives.

I am a winemaker so having a corkscrew on hand is important, and it is always a good idea to have a knife. More knife than corkscrew, this is the perfect tool to keep in my pocket, opens well, and looks classy. I don't know yet how well it will weather the years of abuse I plan on putting it through.

Well built for its intended use as a good utility knife w/ picnic applications (cork screw). Although the knife appears to be sturdy enough for hunting, the clean-up due to the corkscrew may be problematic, but otherwise I think it's a great buy! (always good to have a corkscrew handy)

Good quality, Nice blade, smooth opening but very heavy. Still a nice knife and corkscrew, will use it at mountain summit for wine and cheese.

A very nice knife with a very sharp blade, but not quite the high-end piece I was hoping for. The lock works fine but feels cheap, but the blade itself is great.

A well crafted and sturdy Knife that you don't have to be afraid of how you use it.

A Very solid knife which has a blade suitable for everyday use. The corkscrew is an added bonus that certainly does its job! Its rather heavy, which doesn't provide for sticking it in your pocket, but the weight gives makes it a strong hearty knife.

Knife has good weight to it which makes it a solid tool. Well-made to withstand use over time.

The blade will not lock into position. [...]

This classic French picnic knife with helical cork pull is also a no-nonsense tactical knife with rugged liner-lock and sturdy grip.