Workshop Shop Les Couteliers Basques Basque tradition and cutlery expertise since 1987 in Bidart

Discover authentic Basque knives, handcrafted according to traditional methods in Bidart.

Artisan cutlers in Bidart since 1987

In Bidart, in the heart of the Basque Country, the Basque Cutlers have been perpetuating a unique know-how for over 35 years. Founded in 1987 by Pascal Exposito, the workshop is today a true reference in French artisanal cutlery.

A story rooted in Basque tradition

The son of fishmongers in Biarritz, Pascal Exposito began his career training in knife sharpening. Quickly recognized for the precision of his work, he decided to create his own models, inspired by the Makila, the traditional walking stick of Basque shepherds. He chose an emblematic wood: scarified medlar.

From this ambition was born Mizpira, the very first Basque knife made of medlar wood, adorned with the Lau Buru, the Basque cross. The Artzaina, Bixia, Urkulua and Alios models followed, all designed with a commitment to quality, respect for tradition and innovation.

Each knife is a unique piece, handcrafted in the Bidart workshop, using local and symbolic materials : scarified medlar wood, Basque linen from Maison Lartigue 1910, Cesta Punta pelota leather, Kintoa pig or Herriko cow bone, leathers from the Carriat tannery in Espelette, ...

Visit to the workshop-boutique in Bidart - an immersion in local craftsmanship

Visitors are invited to discover this exceptional craftsmanship directly at the workshop and boutique in Bidart. Thanks to the large bay windows, you can watch the cutlers at work and learn more about the history of the company and the different stages of knife making . This unique expertise is showcased to visitors during a visit to the Bidart workshop and boutique. Visitors can thus appreciate the skilled techniques of the cutlers while enjoying explanations about the history of the company and its creations.

In addition to their own creations, the Basque Cutlers offer a rigorous selection of renowned cutlery brands : Opinel, Wüsthof, Victorinox, Miyabi, Misono, and many others.

On site, you can also take advantage of specialized services: sharpening, restoration of antique kitchenware and personalized engraving.

SCHEDULES​

Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm and on Sunday (July/August only) from 11am to 6pm.

FREE ENTRANCE.