>>121457Well when you buy one, you don't just buy a knife, you buy all the effort put into making it: the fine chiseling of the bee, the delicate carving of the spring bar, the careful choice of the pattern of the handle... good Laguioles are elegant knives. They're not overpriced for what they are, but if all you want is a knife, then it sure isn't the right choice.
Also, "Laguiole" is a type of knife, not a brand; there are several different knife makers, and thus you can find pretty much any steel you want, including the exact same stainless steel or carbon steel that are used in Opinels.
