Laguiole Carving Set Ivory by Jean Dubost #27114

This carving set is made in France by Jean Dubost from the finest quality materials, and will be handed down among generations.

• Set includes a carving knife and fork
• Stainless steel utensils adorned with ivory acrylic handles
• Dishwasher safe
• Includes a wood box for storage
• Handle spine is a polished finish
• Handmade in France
• Creates a memorable housewarming or wedding gift
  

Brand: Jean Dubost

UPC: 3219339052971

Size: 11 1/2w x 1 1/4d x 1/2h (in)

Weight: 0.9 lbs

Material: AISI 430 Stainless-Steel (Fork); AISI 420 Stainless-Steel (Knife)

What’s included in this carving set?

A: The set includes two pieces — a carving knife and a carving fork — along with a wood storage box. The box makes it ready to gift without additional wrapping, and keeps the set protected when not in use.

What are the handles made of, and will they hold up over time?

A: The handles are ivory-colored acrylic fitted over a polished stainless steel spine, which gives them their durability. The acrylic sits flush over the metal backbone, so the handle won’t crack, warp or loosen with regular use the way natural materials sometimes can.

Is this carving set dishwasher safe?

A: Yes, the set is dishwasher safe. The stainless steel blades (AISI 420 on the knife, AISI 430 on the fork) and the acrylic handles are both rated for machine washing, so there’s no hand-wash-only upkeep to worry about.

Is this actually made in France, or just branded as Laguiole?

A: This set is handmade in France by Jean Dubost, a manufacturer based in Thiers — the historic capital of French cutlery. The “Laguiole” name is not a protected designation, so many sets sold under that label are made elsewhere; Jean Dubost’s French origin is confirmed and stamped on the blade.

How large are the knife and fork — are they full carving size?

A: Yes. The set measures 11½ inches long, which is standard full carving length. That gives you the reach and leverage needed for a roast, leg of lamb or whole bird without the pieces feeling short or unwieldy.

Is this a good wedding or housewarming gift?

A: It checks the key boxes for a considered gift: handmade in France, presented in a wood box, and useful enough to reach for at every holiday table. At $55, it sits at a price point that reads thoughtful without feeling extravagant, and the ivory-and-gold colorway works with both traditional and contemporary table settings.