Forge de Laguiole Corkscrew Snakewood Handle - Satin briarwood As most retailers will make

As most retailers will make you believe by ignorance or for marketing purposes

Bolsters & Liners: 100% stainless steel

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and innovative designs has made this small 100 employees company the "Must Have" Laguiole luxury brand

Forge de Laguiole Corkscrew Snakewood Handle - Satin briarwood As most retailers will makeHandmade in the village of Laguiole, France, the Forge de Laguiole "Sommeliers" as they are often called are the only high end Laguiole waiter style corkscrews to feature the traditional shepherd's cross on most models (check photos). This waiter's style wine opener was created in collaboration with professional sommeliers. Its ergonomics, elegance, and efficiency earned it the "Prix Design Plus" (the Design Plus award) in Frankfurt, Germany.