Forge de Laguiole 5000 Years Old Sub Fossilized Oak Bark Steak Knives - BrushedThe Original Forge de Laguiole steak knives are used by the greatest Chefs worldwide, including those at dozens of Michelin Starred restaurants. High end steak knives are never serrated; one should not feel the need to "saw" a steak. The handles are crafted from extraordinary 5,000 Year Old Sub Fossilized Oak (also known as Morta). This prehistoric timber was recovered from the muddy bottom of France's Rhine River, where it remained submerged and