Au Nain

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s Prince Gastronome steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honoured craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. Featuring rosewood handles with three gold brass rivets and a gold brass bolster, these knives are gorgeous. The razor-sharp stainless-steel blades cut steak with an easy efficiency while the curvature of the knife feels well balanced and is comfortable to hold. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, the quality of these knives is undeniable and come housed in a beautiful box ideal for storage and if the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humour and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

The steak knives are absolutely beautiful! The packaging was elegant, and they look stunning in my kitchen. They feel like a perfect fit with my style. I haven’t had the chance to try them on steak yet, but so far I’m very impressed with the quality and presentation.. Lana. Miami. Sat Sep 06 2025

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s “Le Thiers” Prince Gastronome bread knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honoured craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. Au Nain France’s Prince Gastronome bread knife effortlessly glides through crusty, fresh, hearty bread. Slice a loaf of French bread or a baguette into warm, savoury, and buttery garlic bread or cube a boule with ease for the perfect Panzanella salad. This stunning bread knife has serrated stainless-steel blades and African rosewood handles with three beautiful gold brass rivets and a gold brass bolster. Au Nain’s elegant and traditional bread knife feels substantial and comfortable in your hand. Perfectly balanced and razor-sharp, this bread knife is a staple for any kitchen. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Kas. Grosse Pte., Mich.. Sat Feb 19 2022

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s “Le Thiers” steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honoured craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. Featuring sleek and sophisticated stainless-steel handles, these elegantly curved steak knives will enhance any casual or formal table setting. The razor-sharp stainless-steel blades cut steak with an easy efficiency while the curvature of the knife feels well balanced and is comfortable to hold. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humour and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s Laguiole steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that easily slice through steak while feeling substantial and comfortable in your hand. Au Nain’s distinguished Laguiole steak knives have exquisite black horn handles featuring decorative etching on the spine of the knife with embellished rivets. Laguiole knives are a traditional style of knife that originated in France in the 1820’s and is renowned for having a three-rivet curved handle and a bee emblem on its bolster. The bee is a symbol of Napoleon and the French monarchy. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, the undeniable quality of these knives will make any table setting chic and glamorous. These steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box that is ideal for storage and gift giving. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s Laguiole steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that slice through steak easily while feeling substantial and comfortable in your hand. Au Nain’s distinguished Laguiole steak knives have rich and luxurious olive wood handles featuring decorative etching on the spine of the knife with embellished rivets. Laguiole knives are a traditional style of knife that originated in France in the 1820’s and is renowned for having a three-rivet curved handle and a bee emblem on its bolster. The bee is a symbol of Napoleon and the French monarchy. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, the undeniable quality of these knives will create an effortlessly sumptuous table setting. These steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box that is ideal for storage and gift giving. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s “Le Thiers” Prince Gastronome steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These steak knives have luxury opaque Lucite handles in a sophisticated midnight black pearl shade that creates a classic and versatile table setting that matches and elevates the surrounding décor. The razor-sharp stainless-steel blades cut steak with an easy efficiency while the elegant curvature of the knife feels well balanced and is comfortable to hold. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, the undeniable quality of these knives will elevate any table setting. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s “Le Thiers” Prince Gastronome steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. Featuring handsome and lavish Juniper wood handles in a deep marbled peach-color with three silver rivets and bolster, these elegantly curved knives will elevate any table setting. The razor-sharp stainless-steel blades cut steak with an easy efficiency while the curvature of the knife feels well balanced and is comfortable to hold. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Dating back over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife and tool making. Au Nains Laguiole corkscrews are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each corkscrew is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship. These Laguiole corkscrews have stainless-steel hardware ideal for opening any bottle while remaining uncompromising in its commitment to beauty and presentation. Au Nains Laguiole corkscrew features a stunning olive wood handle embellished with three silver rivets and has the iconic bee emblem, symbolizing Napoleon and the French monarchy, attached to its silver hardware. Made with impeccable artisanship, the undeniable quality of this elegant and elevated barware will make anyone feel like a professional Sommelier. This corkscrew comes housed in a small black box that is ideal for storage and gift giving.

Gregory. West Vancouver, BC. Wed Dec 28 2022

Dating back over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making where Au Nains Laguiole steak knives are meticulously handcrafted. Each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship. These knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that easily slice through steak while feeling substantial and comfortable in your hand. Au Nains distinguished Laguiole steak knives have elegant and bold natural ash wood handles featuring decorative etching on the spine of the knife with embellished rivets. As these Laguiole steak knives are made from an attractive wood grain that is entirely natural, no handle is exactly the same. Laguiole knives are a traditional style of knife that originated in France in the 1820s and is renowned for its three-rivet curved handle and a bee emblem, the symbol of Napoleon and French monarchy on the bolster. These steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box that is ideal for storage and gift giving.

Dating back over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making where Au Nains Laguiole steak knives are meticulously handcrafted. Each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship. These knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that easily slice through steak while feeling substantial and comfortable in your hand. Au Nains distinguished Laguiole steak knives have rustic handles made of natural juniper wood that feature decorative etching on the spine of the knife and embellished rivets. As these Laguiole steak knives are made from an attractive wood grain that is entirely natural, no handle is exactly the same. Laguiole knives are a traditional style of knife that originated in France in the 1820s and is renowned for its three-rivet curved handle and a bee emblem, the symbol of Napoleon and French monarchy on the bolster. These steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box that is ideal for storage and gift giving.

Royal Blue

The majestic and elegant pearlized royal blue handles of this set of French-made steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the Thiers region of France, renowned for over six hundred years for its excellence in knife making. Each Au Nain Prince Gastronome steak knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These durable knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that easily slice through steak without shredding the meat, while the handles accented with three stainless-steel rivets and bolster, feel substantial and comfortable. These knives are dishwasher safe and fully tanged, meaning the sturdy blade extends through the end of the handle. These impeccably made steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box, ideal for storage and gift-giving.

The elegant pewter grey handles of this French-made steak knife set are meticulously handcrafted in the Thiers region of France, renowned for its excellence in knife making. Each Au Nain Prince Gastronome steak knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These durable knives have razor-sharp stainless-steel blades that slice through steak with ease, while the handles accented with three stainless-steel rivets and bolster, feel substantial and comfortable to hold and use. Au Nain’s steak knives are dishwasher safe and fully tanged, meaning the sturdy blade extends through the end of the handle. These impeccably made steak knives come housed in a beautiful wood box, ideal for storage and gift-giving.

Au Nain’s elegant three-piece kitchen knife set is meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship. Preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making, these beautiful and sophisticated kitchen knives feature rosewood handles with three gold brass rivets and a gold brass bolster. This set of essential kitchen knives includes a bread knife, paring knife, and chef’s knife—an ideal combination to meet all your culinary needs. Made with impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail, the quality of these knives is undeniable.

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s “Le Thiers” Prince Gastronome carving knife and fork are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each set is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. Carve the holiday turkey, ham, or beef confidently and quickly at your next dinner party or festive gathering with Au Nain’s elegant 12’’ carving knife and fork set. Featuring sophisticated African rose wood handles with gold brass detailing and stainless-steel blades, this stunning set is fit to take center stage at any gathering. Made with impeccable craftsmanship, this set feels substantial and comfortable in your hand. Perfectly balanced and sharp, this fine carving set is a must for any host.The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Maureen. Portland, OR. Fri Mar 11 2022

Dating back for over six hundred years, the Thiers region of France is renowned for its excellence in knife making. Au Nain’s “Le Thiers” Prince Gastronome steak knives are meticulously handcrafted in the bucolic hills of southern France, where each knife is individually handmade by local artisans using time-honored craftsmanship, preserving the tradition of high-quality knife making. These sophisticated and contemporary steak knives showcase luxury opaque faux mother of pearl handles in a stunning light champagne color that makes any table setting feel elegant and special. The razor-sharp stainless-steel blades cut steak with an easy efficiency while the elegant curvature of the knife feels well balanced and is comfortable to hold. The legend of Au Nain began in 1885 in St. Remy, France, by the current owner’s great-grandfather, Gaston Saint-Joanis. When his main competitor boasted of being the “Giant of the knife”, the imposing 6’5’’ Saint-Joanis replied with characteristic humor and panache by creating the brand “Au Nain” ... the dwarf! And that is how this giant of the French cutlery business was born! Four generations later, Au Nain has established its reputation with consumers around the world who demand high standards from their hand-made stainless-steel knives and utensils.

Awesome product!. Taylor. Prairieville, LA. Sat May 21 2022