Damascus competition

Damascus WorldCup

After two successful editions in 2022 and 2023, COUTELLIA once again hosted the World Damascus Championship in 2025. This is the only competition of its kind, bringing together knifemakers and blacksmiths from around the world who are passionate about the art of Damascus steel.

CORKSCREW MANUFACTURING

Corkscrew Brotherhood

The corkscrew is at the same time simple object by its creation of bold forms but also enhanced by the implementation of new materials by mixing sculpture, engraving, forging or other know-how. An animation led by the « Confrérie du Tire-Bouchon. »

CUTTING AND CULINARY ARTS

In partnership with the magazine Le Petit Gourmet, you will find a culinary space where cutting shows, recipes and tastings will be on the programme.

KNIFE ASSEMBLY

Brotherhood LE THIERS® knife

« La Confrérie du couteau » offers you during the weekend the creation of your personalized Thiers. Equipped with a protected apron and guided by an animator, you will realize a unique piece.

SHARPENING DEMONSTRATIONS

Apprentice training center of Thiers

On a dedicated stand of the CFAI of Thiers, you will have the possibility to see metal sharpening demonstrations:

– Saturdays at 11am, 3pm, and 5pm

– Sundays at 11am and 3pm

There will be an introduction to the proper techniques for restoring sharpness to a knife as well.

CUTLER APPRENTICES PRESENTATION

Apprentice training center of Thiers

The Auvergne training course hub brings the cutlery school to the center of Thiers through 2 structures :

– The CFAI trains apprentices to the CAP diploma “cutlery” since 1992

– The AFPI insures individual training process for employees, job seekers, parivate individual,…

OLD KNIVES EXHIBITION

Find an entire exhibition dedicated to the presentation and resale of old knives. Come and admire these pieces in the heart of the « village coutelier ».

OLD CUTLERY TOOLS AND MACHINES

The Old Blades

Les Vieilles Lames present a drilling and polishing machine from the early 20th century, straight out of their Conservatory, as well as an exhibition of old tools made by the workers themselves, demonstrating their ingenuity and spirit of recovery. The association offers you the opportunity to assemble your own “Le Montagnard” closing knife, and provides knife sharpening services.

Knives and cutting materials used by firefighters

E.F.M.A Association

The European Firefighters Museum Association will present the knives and cutting equipment used by firefighters at its stand. At the same time, the firefighting history center will be open all weekend from 2pm to 6pm. The exhibition features a range of equipment and vehicles from France and around the world. Many of them are rare or even unique, as you usually don’t have the opportunity to see them.