Workshop Shop Les Couteliers Basques Basque tradition and cutlery know-how since 1987 in Bidart

Discover authentic Basque knives, handcrafted according to the rules of the art in Bidart

Artisan cutlers in Bidart since 1987

In Bidart, in the heart of the Basque Country, the Couteliers Basques have been perpetuating a unique know-how for more than 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 by 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 staff of Basque shepherds. He chose an emblematic wood: scarified medlar.

From this ambition was born Mizpira , the very first Basque knife made of medlar, decorated with the Lau Buru, the Basque cross. This was followed by the Artzaina, Bixia, Urkulua and Alios models, all designed with a requirement for quality, respect for traditions and innovation.

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

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

Visitors are invited to discover this exceptional expertise directly at the Bidart workshop-boutique. Thanks to the large bay windows, you can observe the cutlers at work, and learn more about the history of the house and the different stages of knife making. This unique expertise is on display to visitors during a visit to the Bidart workshop-boutique. Visitors can thus immerse themselves in the expert techniques of the cutlers while benefiting from explanations on the history of the house and its creations.

In addition to their own creations, Couteliers Basques offers a rigorous selection of renowned cutlery brands : Opinel, Wüsthof, Victorinox, Miyabi, Misono , and many others.

On site, you can also benefit from specialized services: sharpening, renovation of old household items and personalized engraving.

SCHEDULES​

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

FREE ENTRANCE.