Perhaps the most famous of French pocket knife shapes, the Laguiole is recognizable by its graceful blade, slightly curved handle, and Napoleon's famed bee at the spring. Each is handcrafted according to time-honored traditions in Thiers, France's cutlery capital since the Middle Ages, with blades of Sandvik 12C27 high-carbon stainless steel. This Modern Leather, classic blade, contemporary handle of hand-stretched and hand-stitched black leather. Warm and comfortable to hold, the leather will take on a rich patina over time. 8.625" long with 3.5" blade.