Jean Dubost Laguiole 6-Piece Steak Knives -Pearlized Ivory

I own a set (four) of these knives and wanted to buy them as a gift. The knives that showed up are clearly NOTthe same quality as my knives. The color is different, the blades are completely different--not even close. Do not buy themif you want real Laguiole quality. Amazon was wonderful about refunding my money and taking them back.

I ordered 3 sets of the same Pearlized Ivory knives. BUT, I received 2 exacts sets ( including exact wooden boxes) and 1 different set (red box). Now I have 2 Pearlized Ivory sets and 1 different tone Pearlized Ivory set.Not happy:(Sadly, I don't live in the US, so its very difficult for me to return them.Beware people when you order more than 1 set...

I kept these knives as they are very nice and I have another set of plain ivory, but these handles are not pearlized.

I love the knives. They're beautiful, very sharp and functional. We've gotten lots of compliments on them. One problem, they were advertized as dishwasher safe, so they went into the dishwasher. The blades have started to discolor with a purplish tint. I have not been able to get it off. I suggest, and will be doing with the knives, is wash them by hand.

We first came across these knives in a small restaurant in the Alsace area of France. Although the innkeeper told us where we could buy them, we didn't have enough time left in France to look thoroughly. One of the first things we did when we got home was to check Amazon for them, and we were able to find exactly what we had used in France. These knives feel good to hold, look elegant and classic, and best of all go through every piece of meat as though it was the tenderest filet. The Laguiole name is an old and highly respected name in knives both in France and elsehwhere in the world, and their signature "bee" adds to the sense of a well-crafted and aesthetically pleasing product.

These are not the knives pictured in the photo. They feel like they are made of cheap plastic and tin, and look terrible. These are NOT the laguiole knives you want.

This are not a real Jean Dubost knife, they are FAKE. We bought them thinking they were the original ones, but they are made of plastic. The real ones are made of bone and steel. Be careful!!!

If you are in the market for top of the line Lagioule these are not the knives for you. They are not the serrated edge steak knives that you find. Lagioule makes several TIERS of knives that they put on the market, I thought I had found a good deal. Only to find that the blade was flimsy and the edge was plain (that of a table knife). If you are looking for a steal and don't care much about the quality of the knife, this is a good price. Otherwise I am much happier to just spend $500 dollars on what I am looking for. I will note that I appreciate the 'Wine Enthusiasts' for an easy and hassle-free return, and although I did not check the whole website I am sure that they have quality items in their inventory.