Forge de Laguiole Collection 11 cm Thuya - Satin FinishThere are many reasons a Laguiole knife can retail for much more than another model of similar size and material. The finish of the metal, the construction of the spring and bee, and the chiseling and filing of the spring & bee all contribute to the added cost. Most mass market Laguiole knives have a soldered bee and rarely a hand chiseled spring top and bee. This collector's knife also features the iconic Shepherd's cross and a blade stop to prevent