Les Couteliers Basques, unique and quality knives to discover in Bidart

A passionate craftsman since a young age, Pascal Exposito developed his know-how in sharpening in 1987, before turning to high-end artisanal cutlery. In love with his land and its history, it was in 2011 that he made his dream come true and opened the Couteliers Basques workshop-boutique in Bidart. Surrounded today by his associates Andréa and Xabi, experienced cutlers and salespeople who are fine connoisseurs, he opens the doors to his cutlery world all year round in Bidart.

Les Couteliers Basques, authentic shops to discover in the Basque Country

Lovers of Basque knives will be delighted to discover the products made in Bidart, a shop located in a 1769 farm which also has quite a history. During your visit, you are welcomed by the artisans who take the time to explain to you the culture, the soul and the history of the house, but also of the Basque knives so dear to their hearts. Open your eyes wide, the workshop is glazed, allowing you to see the cutlers at work, an impressive spectacle of meticulousness and details to observe. Les Couteliers Basques are also shops in the heart of the historic district of Bayonne, and on the main street of the village of Espelette. Their collections are presented of course, as well as those of other renowned cutlery brands. In Arcachon, the Basque Cutlers are also represented in their almost century-old cutlery which bears the name “Autour du Couteau”. Limited series knives from the Relais Opinel cutlery are presented, as well as a very special creation from the Couteliers Basques made for this address, the Pinasse Pliant knife. Whatever the location, your objects can be personalized with an engraving, or sent to Bidart for quality sharpening.

Basque Cutlers, ancestral know-how preserved in the workshop

Wood is a living material that you must know how to handle to obtain quality Basque knives that last over time, true objects of art worked with precision. At Couteliers Basques, medlar is valued, a species used for years in the Basque Country for shepherd's staffs. To enhance it, 4 steps are necessary between scarifying the most beautiful branches, collecting in winter, stripping the bark and peeling after burning with a wood fire. This entire process is carried out by artisans who select the wood they will use directly from the forest. Drying is the stage that takes the longest since you have to wait 3 to 4 years to be able to process the medlar vintages. Open the door to the workshop, come and admire the magnificent Basque knives where each one tells its own story depending on the climate that accompanied it all these years after being scarified.

Les Couteliers Basques, varied ranges of knives made in Bidart

An artisan cutler since 1987, Pascal Exposito creates unique knives with specific uses:

• The table knives are durable and adapted to your needs with a choice of 12 wood species and 3 possible composite materials, and a high-end cryogenized Alenox steel blade.
• Folding knives have the advantage of being able to fit in a pocket, an everyday tool with varied shapes, materials and designs for unique knives inspired by heritage.
• The precious knives are true artisanal creations, authentic collector's items made from noble materials such as mammoth ivory, mother-of-pearl or juniper with a Damascus steel blade.

Great starred chefs already convinced by the quality and history of Basque knives invite Couteliers Basque products to their table, like Chef Hélène Darroze in her restaurants in London or Paris, but also starred restaurants in the Basque Country: Frères Ibarboure, L'Impertinent, Ekaitza, les Rosiers... Discover the latest creation, the Urkulua folding knife, reproduced in the image of 17th century shepherd's knives, made from a blade found during archaeological excavations in the Urkulu massif.

Les Couteliers Basques, essential accessories for the art of the table

Nothing is missing from the Basque Cutlers workshop who passionately craft multitudes of artisanal pieces for your kitchen. Divided into two ranges between the Mizpira in medlar wood or the Artzaina inspired by makila, they are real works of art in your daily life. Salad cutlery, cutting set, butter, bread, dessert or cheese knife, you will love cooking and sitting at the table to use them. For the maintenance and protection of your knives, you also have everything you need between sharpeners, cases and maintenance kits. Enhance your kitchen with Couteliers Basques products in Bidart.

Les Couteliers Basque, unique creations to collect in Bidart

Connoisseurs and enthusiasts stay on the lookout all year round so as not to miss the release of an ephemeral knife, a high quality limited series. Made from noble materials, medlar and Damascus steel blades, they are unique and authentic, true collector's items to be treasured. Tailor-made and personalized creations can also be made on request, depending on your desires and your budget. You do not know what to give ? Think about the gift card and let the special someone choose from all the Basque knives.

Les Couteliers Basques, a perpetual search for novelty and quality

Local and regional production could not be more authentic with suppliers from the region:

• The Massonde delicatessen in the Basque Country for the bones and horns needed for knives,
• The Carriat Tannery established in Espelette since 1927 for the beauty of leather,
• Maison Lartigue 1910 which supplies traditional linen associated with resin.

Passionate and creative, Basque Cutlers are constantly looking for new ideas to renew their creation and create emotion. New shape, new mechanism, new material, they are in search of perpetual novelty to amaze you, which is the case with the meteorite, the last precious material used.

It's hard not to fall in love with these art objects which represent a whole story. Bring back a lasting memory of your trip to the Basque Country, an authentic Basque knife made in Bidart.

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