Choosing the Right Knife

How to choose your steak knife ?

Choosing the right steak knife is essential to fully enjoy meat dishes. A well-designed knife allows you to cut through meat precisely, without excessive effort, while preserving its texture and flavour. Key criteria for selecting a steak knife Blade type: smooth or serrated - Smooth blade:Provides a clean, precise cut — ideal for tender meats. It does require regular sharpening to m [...]

How to saber champagne ?

Sabring champagne is a festive tradition that involves opening a bottle by striking the neck with a saber, creating a dramatic and impressive opening. This practice, closely linked to celebrations, dates back to the 19th century. The origins of champagne sabering In the 19th century, the cavalry regiments of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard celebrated their victories by sabering champagne. O [...]

Tableware & Wine Culture

Why does a cheese knife have holes?

The holes in a cheese knife blade serve one main purpose: to reduce the cheese’s adhesion during cutting. By decreasing the surface of contact between the blade and the cheese, these perforations prevent the cheese from sticking, making it easier to achieve clean, precise slices. The importance of holes in cheese knives When cutting soft or creamy cheeses such as Camembert or Brie, the p [...]

How to close a pocket folding knife ?

Closing a folding knife, such as a model from La Grande Coutellerie Claude Dozorme, requires knowing the specific mechanism of your knife. This ensures safe handling and helps preserve the craftsmanship and durability of the tool. Here is a detailed guide covering the mechanisms used in Claude Dozorme folding and pocket knives. Identifying the mechanism of a Claude Dozorme folding [...]

How to choose the right kitchen knife ?

Choosing a kitchen knife may seem straightforward, but it’s important to match your choice to your needs, cooking habits and the level of quality you expect. In our boutiques and on our website, La Grande Coutellerie, we mainly offer kitchen knives from the Claude Dozorme brand. Each knife is crafted with ancestral expertise and entirely manufactured in France, ensuring high-performance, d [...]

Maintenance & Durability

How to remove rust from a knife ?

Rust (metal oxidation) can appear on a knife over time, especially if it has been exposed to moisture or not properly maintained. Fortunately, there are several simple and effective ways to remove rust and restore the shine of your kitchen knives, table knives or folding knives. Why does rust form on knives? Rust forms when the iron contained in steel reacts with oxygen and moisture. Even [...]

Tableware & Wine Culture

How to set cutlery when laying the table ?

Setting a table with elegance while respecting traditional etiquette is an art based on simple yet precise rules. These guidelines help create a harmonious and practical presentation, whether it’s for an everyday meal or a more formal dinner. Here is everything you need to know to master the art of table setting, from the placement of the knife and fork to the gesture that signals you have f [...]

Knife Culture & History

Why give a coin when you receive a knife?

Offering or receiving a knife carries a strong symbolic meaning, and giving a coin in return is an old tradition meant to prevent “cutting” the bond of friendship between two people. This custom, which has travelled through centuries, is linked to popular beliefs that go back many generations — and the ritual continues even today. But what exactly is the origin of this tradition, and why is [...]

Craftsmanship & Know-How

Where to buy a genuine Laguiole knife?

A high-quality, authentic Laguiole knife is far more than a simple cutting tool — it’s a true emblem of French craftsmanship. To ensure you’re purchasing a real Laguiole knife, it’s important to understand its origin and the criteria that define its authenticity. So where can you find these remarkable pieces of craftsmanship? Here is a complete guide to help you navigate the options and under [...]