The Jean Dubost Laguiole 12 piece set comprising 6 table/steak knives and 6 matching forks is made with high quality stainless steel and has warm, olive wood handles.  Each piece has a gauge of 2.5mm. A sturdy, classic and versatile set, it comes presented in a wooden box for storage. Hand-wash only. The Laguiole knife has been used in the south of France for over 200 years. Jean Dubost's family, inspired by the traditional peasant tool, has been crafting the artisan blades since 1920. Surrounded by legend and myth, the Laguiole knife still carries the mark of its ancestors. A bee that is found engraved on all Laguiole products, was originally part of Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial seal.  Recently, the Laguiole mark has expanded to include flatware, kitchenware and cutlery crafted with the same quality and craftsmanship.  Trusted and revered in kitchens and restaurants through-out France.