Les Couteliers Basques in Espelette Where the chili pepper becomes sharp!

The cutlery of Espelette!

In the heart of the village of Espelette, famous for its iconic chili pepper, discover the shop of the Basque Cutlers and their flagship creation: Bixia, the knife in the shape of an Espelette chili pepper !

Its name, Bixia, means "spicy" in Basque — and it lives up to it! This knife with its original design takes after the sensual curves of the chili pepper, and its assertive character makes it a true object of passion.

Placed on its chili flower-shaped stand, it naturally finds its place on the table, on a cheese or charcuterie platter, or in the pocket for lovers of beautiful everyday objects.

Basque knives handcrafted since 1987

Discover also the other creations from the house Mizpira, Artzaina, Urkulua, Alios … Each model tells a story, rooted in Basque traditions and culture, through the choice of materials (medlar, leather, bone, Basque linen…) and a careful design.

An original, handcrafted and customizable gift idea, to give or to treat yourself!

As a guarantee of impeccable quality, these little gems are guaranteed and benefit from free sharpening.

The store also offers items from other carefully selected brands: Opinel, Thiers, Sabatier, Douk Douk, Laguiole, Gentleman Barbier, Leatherman, Dovo, Wusthöf, Kasumi, Victorinox Swiss Army Knives, Cole & Mason...

A veritable treasure trove of original gift ideas that can be personalized on site.

Schedules :

Open every day from 10am to 7pm.

Downloads:

• Download document: brochure-2026.pdf