Cutlery shops Midi-Pyrénées

Trained as an apprentice in his father's workshop, Benoît Mijoule has become a master cutler in more than twenty years. The craftsman has created his signature Laguiole knife: the Tribal, a contemporary knife with clean lines that fits well in the hand. A master craftsman, Benoît Mijoule also offers six visits a day to his workshop throughout the year and customization, engraving on blades, springs or bees. He also organizes knife making courses upon reservation.

Christophe Lacaze, who has lived on the banks of the Lot for over twenty years, is a goldsmith whose talent is exported all over the world. Specializing in top-of-the-range knives, this artist chisels rare and precious materials -coral, mother-of-pearl, ivory, ebony...- to fashion knives, sometimes set with diamonds, emeralds and other stones, that rival the finest pieces of jewelry. His unique and exceptional know-how, his passion for creativity and elegance, will seduce lovers of luxury and beautiful objects.

Eric Peyronnaud is a true Master in the art of the Cutlery in which it bathes in his youth. From this passion was born a range of knives... that will seduce lovers of beautiful blades. All the rooms you will find here are entirely made by hand, you will appreciate the attention to detail and the perfection of each room. Each region with its knives, Saint-Guilhem, you will discover the occitan, an original model with its cove in olive tree decorated with Croix Occitane symbol of Occitania and its 12 spheres representing the 12 houses of the Zodiac. The expertise of Eric seduced most demanding as starred chefs who did not hesitate to place him order of table knives. You will find the range on the website. Special mention for the always pleasant reception and the advice.

Joël Canitrot, the creator of the Couteau du Larzac, has taken over this beautiful 180^m2 space on the Place du Mandarous. In this showcase, dedicated to local crafts, this lover of the territory highlights the famous Sac du Berger, but also his own production. Since the middle of the 90s, Joël Canitrot, a blade collector and glove maker by training, has been making knives that can be recognized among thousands, thanks to the sculpted sheep's head that decorates their handles. The craftsman uses local wood species, present on the Larzac, or horn.

Denys is an authentic artisan forger; he recovers the ore, hematite (iron oxide), crushes it, grills it, reduces it to powder and extracts the iron by reduction. Then he forges the metal. Told in two lines, this represents five days of work to design a blade. His table knives, folding knives or straight knives are unique, just like his signature creations. The forged dragon knife, recognizable among a thousand thanks to its twisted handle entirely made by hand, is particularly appreciated for cutting the aveyronnaise sausage.

The know-how of the Forge de Laguiole is no longer to be demonstrated: the making of its famous knives takes place in no less than forty stages! In the shop, you will find models in different ranges to suit your desires and tastes. Discover the models designed by the greatest designers, they are worth a look: Philippe Starck's table knife, Jean-Michel Wilmotte's colourful line, Matali Crasset's surprising dessert knife... Accessories such as cases and whetstones are also available.

Open for more than twenty years, the Coutellerie des Capitouls offers you a wide range of kitchen, table, pocket or exceptional knives, some of which are entirely hand-made. But that's not all! The house also offers chiselling, with hairdresser's scissors or nail clippers, manicure sets... You can even find pretty canes. The offer doesn't stop with the sale of objects, as you will also find sharpening, chrome-plating and engraving services. A sign that honours tradition and know-how.

In his workshop in Figeac, Fabrice Chassint makes high-flying knives. Fascinated by the object and passionate about aviation, the craftsman combines his two violins of Ingres in his creations. His Figeac is a pocket knife that reproduces a Breguet propeller: a wooden blade formerly manufactured by the Ratier company. The handle is hand-fitted and adjusted and is made of different materials. The Figeac is also recognizable by its notched wheel, which gives it the appearance of a propeller, and which allows the knife to be unfolded and closed with one hand.

Made in the factory according to the cutlery tradition that goes back to 1828, each knife of Forge De Laguiole bears the signature of their cutlers. About a hundred cutlers work daily in the factory to make unique pieces by hand. By taking the time to visit the workshop, you will discover for example demonstrations of knife assembly or the secret of wooden handles carved and shaped in horn, bone or even mammoth molar. A real trip back in time!

Le Couteau de Laguiole was one of the first companies in 1985 to revive the village's knife-making tradition. With a promise: "Each knife that leaves our workshop is a guarantee of our know-how". The company manufactures all its products, assembling and polishing each one by hand. The blades are also stamped with a bull, symbol of the Aubrac breed. In addition to the traditional folding models, the company also offers table knives, bread knives and cheese knives, and always a warm welcome.

Jean-Paul Tisseyre, "meilleur ouvrier de France" in 2007, has become one of the finest craftsmen in his field. He applies his know-how to two registered trademarks (Tisseyre and Montségur France), and designs and manufactures mainly one-off pieces or small series (folding or fixed knives for hiking, hunting, the table or the kitchen), characterized by their originality and the high quality of the materials used. He attracts many collectors, who travel all the way to Ariège to have a knife made to measure.

On the outskirts of Espalion, Cathy and Francis' workshop has existed since 2013. The shop has arrived since then. Here, you can find the classic Laguiole and many other very creative, and original models, the Antartica made with Jean-Louis Etienne against global warming, the Espalion with the old bridge on the handle, the Saint-Côme with the blade reminiscent of the village's twisted bell tower, and the unique Laguiole double pump closure. Ex-engineer in the aeronautical industry, Francis created the Laguiole "double pump closure", very original.

Founded in 1991 by Jean-Pierre Mijoule, the workshop has been taken over by his son Benoît, and offers a wide range of traditional Laguioles, as well as creations such as the Sarrans, a timeless knife carved from the wood of the Nord-Aveyron lake when it was drained, and dried for almost four years. La Maison du Laguiole works exclusively with local woods. Sarrans knives are produced in limited, numbered editions. A full range of tableware, crafted with the same artisanal know-how, is also available.

Stéphane Rossignol, a well-known figure in the village of Espédaillac in the heart of the Lot, has been at the head of the Auberge Beauville for nearly 25 years. He has created the cutlery shop Le Lotois XLVI where he makes with passion a simple, sober and elegant knife engraved with his hands. His knives are inspired by those he uses in the kitchen. If you wish to visit him at the inn or in his workshop while passing by Espédaillac, call him beforehand to be sure of his availability.

The house of Savignac dates back to the second half of the 18th century. The ancestors of the family were master cutlers and made capuchin knives, traditional, simple knives that were widely used at the time. Nowadays, the capucin has evolved and has become an exclusive model, called the "Ariège". All the production is local. The handles can be made of ivory or deer antlers or stabilized mammoth bone. All these models are prized by collectors. Discover the shop or order online on the website. Opposite, the shop dedicated to gift ideas.

Art cutler, "Meilleur Ouvrier de France". Handcrafted knives for collection, hunting, folding, pocket, horn handle, ivory, carbon steel or stainless steel blade. He has won numerous awards at major cutlery shows. Among his creations, the Montségur folding knife with horn handle is worth mentioning. The knives can be made to order, in the materials of your choice. A successful marriage of the useful and the beautiful!

Alexandre Deltour was trained in prestigious traditional cutlery houses in Laguiole. In his store in the pretty village of Cordes-sur-Ciel, he offers his own line of knives, original, aesthetic and harmonious, combining metal work, natural materials and stabilized recycled materials. In his store, you will find Laguiole knives, but also many creations, such as his Alla Moda knives, in small and table size, all forged with his own hands.

The L'Âme du Causse cutlery workshops are home to the makers of the Larzac knife. In a land steeped in legend, this rugged, authentic knife was once a shepherd's companion. The workshop is diversifying its offer with other knives with stories of yesteryear: the Fidélis, the Âme du Pèlerin, the Santiago, the Roquefort and the Aveyronnais. To find them, head for the store in the heart of Millau or the online boutique.

In Aveyronnais patois, lou barri means "the neighborhood". However, this cutlery, more than thirty years old, has crossed the borders. It must be said that the knives Antoine makes deserve to be seen. His secret? The use of traditional materials, of course, but also an unequalled know-how. The handles are made of olive wood, boxwood, juniper, ebony, thuja, bovine horn and even giraffe bone, mammoth rind or molar, abalone, for the Prestige range. In 2020, his daughter Elodie took up the torch by testing new materials.

The wooden storefront still has a retro feel to it, and the windows are filled with knives. The most beautiful are also the most classic ones, those with horn tip handles. The range is complete, it provides boxes of table knives, folding knives with only one blade, others with two and three pieces - punch and corkscrew. The blades are of several types, made of an excellent stainless steel or a traditional carbon steel which requires a little more maintenance but whose cutting quality remains unsurpassed.