Customer reviews of Coutellerie de Laguiole Honoré Durand

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9,7 /10
Overall rating: 9,7 out of 10
Based on 4 290 published reviews

Summary of reviews

Coutellerie de Laguiole Honoré Durand consistently delivers knives with exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous finishing, showcasing features such as Damascus blade forging, ivory or horn handles with stunning detailing, and precise, micrometer-level adjustments that satisfy demanding collectors. The delivery experience is repeatedly praised for speed, careful packaging, and reliable on-time arrival, while the engraving and personalization are highlighted as thoughtfully executed and well presented. Customers celebrate the brand as a durable, artful embodiment of French heritage, with many noting the long-lasting quality, the pride of ownership, and the strong performance across multiple orders. The overall experience is described as highly satisfying, with positive remarks about customer service, product reliability, and the shop’s respect for traditional Laguiole craftsmanship.

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Ludovic M.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 31/08/2026
It's a shame not to have a small video of the different assembly steps in addition to the instructions. Otherwise, the quality is definitely there.
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Eric P.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 18/08/2026
Very nice finish, a Laguiole worthy of the name, the only thing that bothered me is at the level of the handle which is made of light horn but one side is gray and the other side is more brown, but it's just a small detail that doesn't take away from the very nice quality and finish. This shows that in France we still have very good craftsmen and exceptional know-how.
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Alain C.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 24/04/2026
Article unavailable for order, I was imposed a long manufacturing delay without being offered the possibility to choose another model. Corkscrew so hard that I need a tool to open it.
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Response from Coutellerie de Laguiole Honoré Durand
Mr. Collet,
A bit surprised by your opinion following our various email exchanges, the last one from me, more than explicit, here is my response below.
Regarding the delay, we took 7 working days to manufacture, ship, and deliver the knife to you, this was at the beginning of May amidst weekends and public holidays.

Mr. Collet,

Thank you for your response.

The knife you chose:
- Is not presented as being under IG on our website: https://www.layole.com/fr/lames-traditionnelles-carbone-xc75/1515-laguiole-pliant-12-cm-abeille-forgee-lame-carbone-et-tire-bouchon-mitres-inox-mat-manche-pointe-de-corne.html
- It is not in the clearly separated and identified category of knives under IG
- It is a model with a XC75 carbon blade:
• That we rarely sell and less and less
• As a result, to this day, we have prioritized the manufacturing of stainless steel blades under IG that we sell much more than the old XC75 carbon blades that we sell very little and less and less

This being specified, I confirm to you (as already mentioned in my previous email) that your knife is manufactured in our workshops (in Laguiole – Aveyron).

I remain at your entire disposal for any further information,

Please accept, Sir, Dear Customer, the expression of my devoted sentiments.
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Marc C.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 22/03/2026
Delivery-related issue Otherwise very pretty knife.
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Heiko D.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 28/02/2026
The shipping of the knife was quick and my complaint was also answered quickly.
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Raymond V.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 09/11/2025
Satisfied with the order and the delivery time, but the knife does not cut very well. I will have to get it sharpened.
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Patrick A.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 31/10/2025
Hello, We are very disappointed, my wife and I, with the engraving of the name "Johann" on the knife we gave him for Christmas. The marking is unreadable. OK, the engraving is free. But then offer a paid engraving that is readable. I can send you a comparative photo of your engraving with that of the knife my son gave me. It's night and day. Otherwise, the knife is very well made, just like those we saw during our factory visit in LAGUIOLE. Hoping my review will help improve things. Best regards. Patrick ANDRE
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Response from Coutellerie de Laguiole Honoré Durand
Hello Mr. André, thank you for your review and this feedback; we engrave our knives with a diamond tip, it is the same method used by jewelers; to see with what method the knife your son gave you was engraved; could you please email me a photo of the two knives side by side, I thank you in advance; engraving is paid in our stores and we have never had such feedback as yours; I have noted your appreciation of the good quality of the knife, thank you for that. I await your photo, I thank you in advance and I remain at your disposal, sincerely; Honoré
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Claude B.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 26/11/2025
This is my third order and as always a knife with perfect finish. We must commend the very high level of competence of the staff at DURAND establishments.
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Jean Noel M.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 27/09/2025
Very satisfied with the knife which is beautiful, too bad the delay is rather long
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Jeanlouis K.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/09/2025
Very good knives, too bad the case is outdated.
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Vincent S.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/06/2025
Very well made knife, I am delighted!!
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Claude H.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 23/05/2025
perfect, too bad the warranty does not mention the AOP of the knife, why some knives and not others, otherwise PERFECT PERFECT
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Alain L.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 27/05/2025
useful
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Wladimir J.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/02/2025
A little too expensive. Other manufacturers have better quality and are cheaper. Otherwise all good.
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Asen S.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/01/2025
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Ronny D.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/12/2024
Shipping with DPD was very slow. And the blanks on the knife are very sharp-edged.
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Jean-Christophe H.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 04/07/2024
As pictured and described
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Christian Z.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/08/2024
Very good quality workmanship. I just find that the blade lacks "edge" compared to the one I own from La Forge...but I'll be delighted to visit your cutlery. As far as delivery is concerned, the parcel leaves your premises in Brive, goes up to Paris and then down to Valence...ecology? But we have a good tracking system. Sincerely
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Didier Gérard D.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 16/08/2024
good product but a bit expensive....
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Christoph P.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 12/06/2024
- Shopping cart control does not work as expected; products in the shopping cart can no longer be removed - German translations are inadequate
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Guillaume P.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 09/12/2023
Very good. CLEAR
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Serge H.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/12/2023
Easy ordering and interesting description
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Camille B.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 23/11/2023
Responsive and helpful team. Satisfactory delivery times; the product was packaged with preservation in mind. The website is very rich, so I got a bit lost.
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Pierre D.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 16/10/2023
the only small problem is that the two bolsters show traces of tool scratches, but I don't know if this is normal, otherwise the knife is very good.
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Alexander H.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 08/10/2023
Clearly laid out, but navigation is a bit tricky
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Bernard D.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/10/2023
no problem, delivery is fast and conforms to the order.
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Bruno F.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/08/2023
site very well done easy navigation precise description of the products presented only one small drawback for the personalized knives too bad that we can't have a preview of the finished knife. as for the customer service always listening friendly understanding
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Nicolas R.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 31/07/2023
I had specified a non curved handle with the salesman and it was curved Ras for the rest
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Thierry A.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 23/08/2023
Could be more user-friendly
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Anne-Lise Q.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 18/08/2023
Comprehensive site with good product descriptions
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Evelyne E.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 21/08/2023
Rather intuitive site
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Natalie B.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 03/08/2023
The knife was delivered on time and it looks very nice, the engraving on the handle is also very beautiful. I can't comment on the quality as it was a gift and I'm not familiar with knives. The only thing to criticize is that the parcel was simply left on my doorstep and not delivered to the parcel store as I had requested. With a knife costing just under €300, it would have been really stupid if it had been lost or stolen on the doorstep.
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Didier A.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/07/2023
bonne communication avec le vendeur
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Andreas Z.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 13/07/2023
I am very satisfied with everything
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Catherine P.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/06/2023
I went to this store because I have made many purchases there. Always satisfied. It's a shame that the sommelier ordered is shown in stock on the site when it is not. The gift could not be delivered for the expected date. Nevertheless very good reactivity of the site and nice gift voucher sent immediately.
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Christophe G.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 11/07/2023
Very well done. A little slow...
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Antonis Mark A.
Rating: 2 out of 5
following a purchase from 02/07/2023
They responded very kindly to my subsequent order and added it to the package of the first order. Unfortunately, the postage costs are very high. The assembly instructions are not really usable: the translated text is incomprehensible and the exploded drawing did not belong to my knife. It goes without saying that a do-it-yourself kit should also include the necessary tools. How am I supposed to know which of the individual tools on offer I will need? A mini bottle of wood oil would be nice!
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Brigitte L.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 19/06/2023
Very good exchanges
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Eric F.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/05/2023
A magnificent knife, very well made, I can feel that it was made with love for a job well done. One small downside, it wasn't sharpened. I claimed Whit Sunday by e-mail, and on Whit Monday, Monsieur Durand replied to my e-mail and sent me a link to edit a return slip. It's remarkable that they took the time to follow up my complaint on a public holiday.
I'd like to point out that this is an exceptional achievement by a person who is totally committed to his company and respectful of his customers. I recommend this company and its website, you can buy with confidence. I thank Mr Honoré Durant and his team and I will order from them again, another or other exceptional knives. Bravo continue like this to make us magnificent pieces and to pamper your customers.
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Erich H.
Rating: 4 out of 5
following a purchase from 17/05/2023
so far ok.
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