Corkscrew from French Laguiole en Aubrac in horn tip
Laguiole en Aubrac has been around since 1829. From 1829 to 1880, the French company only produced steak and folding knives and it wasn't until 1880 that their corkscrews made their debut. The idea for the corkscrew came from the demand that had developed among men from the north of Aveyron who had traveled to Paris to work as waiters in the many small cafes.
The actual screw on these corkscrews is conical and therefore has a better entry into the cork. Furthermore, the 'hood' is molded and not bent, this means that it will not open and loosen over time.
Point de corne, literally translated as point of horn, is the tip of the cow's horn. It is characterized by generally being bright, but it can vary quite a lot. It is therefore not unusual to see horn tip with high contrast or consistently dark pieces of horn tip. The image of the corkscrew shown is therefore only an indication of what a point de corne corkscrew might look like.
The steel on this model is polished.
