Founded in 1859, André Verdier is one of France’s oldest cutlery manufacturers which blends traditional craftsmanship with innovation and current style. Brothers Aubrey and Ronan Verdier come from a long line of ‘Couteliers’ or cutlery makers and produce a wide range of Laguiole professional cutlery their modern factory, nestled in beautiful rural countryside in Thiers. The sustainability of genuine Laguiole cutlery is at the brand’s core and quality is controlled at each stage of the manufacturing process (up to 50 steps for one piece). Laguiole cutlery is like no other. Blades made from professional quality X46Cr13 stainless steel and the coloured resin handles are fixed using 5 stainless rivets. Each piece features the trademark Laguiole Bee on the crest of the handle. The distinctive shape of the handle, combined with contemporary colours makes Andre Verdier cutlery beautiful for entertaining. All Andre Verdier Laguiole cutlery is 100% Made in France and carries a Certificate of Authenticity – issued by Laguiole France.