SaQuaNa** revamped
Bourdas held onto his prestigious Michelin stars for ten years. He started dreaming of offering his guests "a more accessible cuisine, in a more social and friendly atmosphere." Backed by years of experience, the famous Chef didn’t give a moment’s thought to starting from scratch by reinventing his restaurant. With nothing left to prove, he swapped his chef’s coat for a t-shirt. The result was not surprising, the new SaQuaNa** was immediately sold out and the Michelin Guide quickly awarded him its famous BIB Gourmand. Although the restaurant has been redesigned, it has nevertheless retained the essentials, including its emblematic and high-end Liadou® table knife.
A seamless blend of traditional cooking and gastronomy
"As old as the Laguiole, the Liadou ® is a century-old knife, created for the winegrowers of Marcillac. In the past, they used it to split grapevine canes in order to trellis them. Rustic, with its thick, solid and very sharp blade that folds into a curved wooden handle, which is also wide, providing a good grip. It’s a beautiful object that symbolizes Aveyron’s terroir and the men who worked the land. I was looking for an unusual knife that would connect me to my native land, and I liked this knife."
Alexandre Bourdas
In-depth exploration of Liadou’s® manufacturing process
Unanimously praised as the best French table knife
Michelin Star Chefs who use the Liadou in their restaurants
Clients dining at a gastronomic restaurant, especially Michelin starred ones, are generally quite exigent, not only in terms of the menu, but also the atmosphere of the restaurant and its décor. Every detail counts, even the cutlery must equal the standards of the cuisine and the knife in particular cannot be mediocre. Beyond being a beautiful object, it must provide an excellent grip while slicing delicately and effortlessly, without destroying the structural integrity of the food. Liadou’s® high-end table knives are brimming with French history, bringing personality to restaurant tables. This is why, following Alexandre BOURDAS’** example, an increasing number of Michelin starred Chefs are using Liadou®’s table knives: David Sulpice*, Julien Royer & Franckelie Laloum*, Dimitri Droisneau***, Thomas Collomb*, Hervé Busset*, Sébastien Corniau*, Angelo Ferrigno* and Nicolas Masse** to name but a few. This dedicated commitment to our luxury cutlery brand confirms that these fine knives are ranked among the best high-end French table knives.
Liadou’s artisanal knives adorn the tables of high-end restaurants
Experts in the world of gastronomic fine dining are making your gourmet experience even more luxurious with Liadou de Table® authentic French handmade table knives: the Villa de l’Étang Blanc in Seignosse, Louise in Hong-Kong, Villa Madie in Cassis, Moulin de Conques in the Aveyron region, Choko Ona in Espelette and Lerouy in Singapore.
Read more about Liadou® top Chefs and restaurants
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Liadou du Vallon’s® artisanal luxury cutlery
High-end table knives for any style of table setting
Elegant, stylish, customizable and lifetime warranted, the Liadou de Table® is a top-of-the-line knife that adds that certain je ne sais quoi of French class to every table setting, no matter its style. Its perfectly contoured handle provides an excellent 4-finger grip and is available with various exquisite materials. Its superb blade slices elegantly through any ingredient with ease. This high-end table knife measures 21.5cm (8.4in) in length and comes in a set of one, two or six.
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10 reasons to invest in a Liadou knife
• Luxury French cutlery manufacturing: production takes place in the artisanal cutlery workshop in Marcillac, France.
• Each pocketknife is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, providing proof of provenance and assuring that the knife is a product of Aveyron’s artisanal industry.
• Handcrafted following traditional French cutlery savoir-faire.
• Equipped with a blade with exceptional cutting capacity made from the finest steels.
• An ergonomic bolsterless handle that’s carefully crafted form the finest materials.
• Bespoke services allow you to customize the blade with an engraving.
• A traditional French winegrower’s knife steeped in regional history.
• Lifetime guarantee – a testament to this French-made pocketknife’s exquisite quality.
• Delivered worldwide in a beautiful gift box that also serves as a storage case.
• An elegant yet functional tool, an original, timeless and customizable gift that will last a lifetime and can easily slip into any pocket!
Shop online or in our brick-and-mortar locations in France
Are you looking to purchase a set of Liadou de Table knives (available in sets of one, two or six)? We invite you to browse our online shop or come see our collections in person at our French boutiques located in Marcillac-Vallon and Rodez.
