Laguiole is a style of cutlery produced by many independent manufacturers. Materials, construction, steel thickness, manufacturing origin and price can vary substantially between brands.

This comparison examines published specifications for comparable 24-piece Laguiole cutlery sets available in Australia. It is intended to help customers assess construction and value using measurable information rather than the Laguiole name or country of origin alone.

24-Piece Laguiole Cutlery Comparison

Louis Thiers Toujours 24-Piece Cutlery Set

• Australian RRP: $349

• Steak-knife steel: X20Cr13 stainless knife steel

• Fork and spoon steel: 18/10 stainless steel

• Steel thickness: 2.5 mm heavy gauge

• Knife edge: Smooth and resharpenable

• Handles: Moulded acrylic with three steel rivets

• Presentation: Timber cutlery tray

• Care: Dishwasher safe, subject to care instructions

• Food-safety testing: Independent TÜV Rheinland testing

• Warranty: 24 months

• Source: Louis Thiers product specifications

• Manufacturers website

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Jean Néron 24-Piece Cutlery Set

• Published Australian price: $409.95

• Steel: Z40Cr13 stainless steel, broadly comparable to AISI 420 stainless steel

• Steel thickness: 1.5 mm

• Construction: Full-tang knives

• Handles: Resin

• Presentation: Wooden gift box

• Source: Link to the Jean Néron Australian product listing.

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André Verdier Débutant 24-Piece Cutlery Set

• Australian RRP: $869

• Steak-knife steel: X46Cr13 stainless steel, broadly comparable to AISI 420C stainless steel

• Fork and spoon steel: X46Cr17

• Steel thickness: 1.5 mm

• Construction: Full tang with mirror finish

• Handles: ABS resin

• Presentation: European beechwood box

• Care: Dishwasher safe on a low-temperature setting; hand washing recommended

• Source: Link to the André Verdier Australian product listing.

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Jean Dubost Maison 24-Piece Cutlery Set

• Australian RRP: $559

• Steak-knife steel: unknown

• Fork and spoon steel: unknown

• Steel thickness: Knives and teaspoons 1.2 mm

• Steel thickness: forks and dessert spoons 1.5 mm

• Construction: Full tang with mirror finish

• Handles: ABS resin

• Presentation: European beechwood box

• Care:  hand washing recommended

• Source: Link to the Jean Dubost Australian product listing.

 

What the Specifications Show

The compared products differ substantially in steel thickness, materials, construction, manufacturing origin and price.

Louis Thiers publishes the steel used for different components and uses heavy-gauge 2.5 mm construction. This provides greater rigidity and a more substantial feel than thinner cutlery made from comparable materials. The Toujours set uses X20Cr13 stainless knife steel for the blades and corrosion-resistant 18/10 stainless steel for the forks and spoons, reflecting the different requirements of each component.

Jean Néron, André Verdier and Jean Dubost offer French manufacture and full-tang or traditional riveted construction. However, the referenced sets use thinner steel, ranging from 1.2 mm to 1.5 mm. These differences demonstrate why steel thickness, materials, construction and price should be considered alongside country of manufacture.

Quality, Origin and Value

Country of manufacture is one consideration, but it does not determine quality by itself. Steel grade, thickness, edge design, handle construction, finish, food-safety testing, warranty and price should be considered together.

Based on the published specifications and Australian prices reviewed, Louis Thiers provides unusually transparent material information, substantial 2.5mm construction and a 24-month warranty at a lower RRP than the compared sets.

Comparison Information

Specifications and prices were checked in September 2026 and may change. Laguiole Australia is an authorised Australian retailer of Louis Thiers products. Competing-brand information is taken from the linked Australian retailer listings.

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