The table
Setting the mood
Chapter II
"Passedat" Densified Ash
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression.
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression.
About the series
"Passedat" Densified Ash, considered for the table
The Forge de Laguiole “Passedat” series was designed by Christian Ghion for chef Gérald Passédat. Its full densified-ash handle follows a fluid, elongated profile with a polished steel finish, giving the knife an elegant and highly functional presence at the table. Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France.
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression. It begins as natural wood, so the grain can vary, although the densification process produces a more controlled appearance than untreated wood.
Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France, where steel, handle and characteristic details are shaped into one balanced object. Natural materials retain their individual grain, tone and markings, making every place setting subtly unique.
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression. It begins as natural wood, so the grain can vary, although the densification process produces a more controlled appearance than untreated wood.
Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France, where steel, handle and characteristic details are shaped into one balanced object. Natural materials retain their individual grain, tone and markings, making every place setting subtly unique.
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Series guide
Questions about "Passedat" Densified Ash
What defines the Forge de Laguiole "Passedat" Densified Ash series?
The Forge de Laguiole “Passedat” series was designed by Christian Ghion for chef Gérald Passédat. Its full densified-ash handle follows a fluid, elongated profile with a polished steel finish, giving the knife an elegant and highly functional presence at the table. Each piece is made and finished in Laguiole, France.
What character does "Passedat" Densified Ash bring to the table?
Densified ash retains the visible linear grain of ash while pressure and treatment give it a denser, more stable and often darker expression. It begins as natural wood, so the grain can vary, although the densification process produces a more controlled appearance than untreated wood.
Where are Forge de Laguiole "Passedat" Densified Ash products made?
The pieces are made and finished by Forge de Laguiole in the village of Laguiole, France. The workshop shapes, assembles and refines the steel, handle and characteristic details.
Can Forge de Laguiole "Passedat" Densified Ash products be personalised?
Personal engraving may be possible and should be agreed before production so the workshop can confirm the placement and technical details.
How should Forge de Laguiole "Passedat" Densified Ash products be cared for?
Wash the pieces carefully by hand and dry them immediately after cleaning. Avoid prolonged soaking, and use a dishwasher only when the individual product is specifically marked as water resistant.