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

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Tuesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am - 01:00 pm 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Opens at 10:00 am

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Useful information

  • Artisan d'Art
  • Ateliers d'Art de France
  • Fabrication Française
  • Maître Artisan

Location : In town

Province : Labourd

Services

  • American Express accepted
  • Bank cards accepted
  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • 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.

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  • Euskara

Traveller Reviews Les Couteliers Basques in Espelette

5 sur 5 21 reviews

  • La Fée Maison

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by La Fée Maison on 06/04/2026

    Very nice shop, beautiful equipment and excellent service.

  • Celia Marie

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Celia Marie on 07/02/2026

  • Anthony Raux

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Anthony Raux on 04/11/2025

    A superb experience! I'd been searching for months for a beautiful French knife. A charming saleswoman gave me excellent advice on its construction and use. I left with a Taldea Pistachio knife for cutting my meat. She was lovely and wonderful; you don't often see people so patient and passionate about their work. She gave all the advice and recommendations you could want about the products. I'm from the Hautes-Pyrénées (department 65) and I'm delighted to have found good knives made in France. Tired of cheap Chinese knives, I'm happy with this great find.

Traveller Reviews Les Couteliers Basques in Espelette

4.5 sur 5 285 reviews

  • "Bidart is beautiful"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by Jaspa490 (Bidart, France) on 04/06/2019

    Sharp knifes and other fancy cutting tools. The personnel that confronted us were somewhat cold. They should learn to smile a little more in this beautiful basque region. Slightly disappointed, will...

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  • "To discover, unique place"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by darrigadee (Boca Raton, Florida) on 17/07/2024

    The place in Bidart is beautiful. I have known the establishment for years and I can only value it. A wide choice , a beautiful range, the happiness of any amateur. Pascal is an outstanding...

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  • "Very nice shop"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by fred34140 (Meze, France) on 13/09/2023

    A workshop in the middle of the greenery with friendly people available to explain the making of knives and other objects in the shop. The quality is there.. we left with a pretty piece for our...

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Les Couteliers Basques in Espelette

Address

430 Karrika Nagusia
64250 Espelette

GPS coordinates

43° 20'27.48"N, 1° 26'56.13"W

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