FORGE DEMONSTRATION

Brotherhood LE THIERS® knife

Organised by « la confrérie du couteau LE THIERS® », forge demonstrations are held outdoors during the weekend. At the rhythm of the hammers hitting the anvil, you will discover the technical specifications behind a beautiful blade as well as the know-how of the blacksmith.

BARBER

Les Rasophiles

« Les Rasophiles » are collectors, researchers of the history of shaving and its manufacturers. Each year they present razors and miniature razors and also offer old-fashioned shaving with a straight razor.

FORGE INITIATION

Brotherhood LE THIERS® knife

Since 2019, you can now introduce you to this ancestral art. With instructions of the “confrérie du couteau LE THIERS®”, you will have the unique opportunity to forge your own knife blade. During 1h30, with a teacher, you will discover the delicate management of the fire and to apprehend the technical specifications.

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.

Bursa delegation

Bursa

A large city in north-western Turkey located on the foothills of Mount Uludag, it is nicknamed Yesil Bursa (Green Bursa) because of its many parks and trees as well as the impressive scenery formed by the surrounding mountains. Bursa is also famous for making knives. A delegation from this city is present at COUTELLIA to discover its know-how and its heritage.

CUTTING COMPETITION

Knifenet

Knifenet is an association of apprentice cutlers with the desire to create links between apprentices from different regions of the world. This year 8 candidates compete to cut a maximum of objects in a minimum of shots!

SCRIMSHAW AND ENGRAVING DEMONSTRATION

Stand dedicated to the demonstration of  engraving and scrimshaw where culters succeed each other on the stand in order to show their skills and offer a beautiful show to the public.

GOLD THREAD EMBROIDERY DEMONSTRATION

Association Les Grenadières du Haut-Forez

The « Grenadières du Haut-Forez » association will present you the art of emboiderer in golden thread. A legacy of nearly two centuries of know-how that begun in the heart of Thiers country.

CULTERY CAPITAL / GUEST HONNOR

Albacete is a cutlery region in Spain. In 2019, COUTELLIA decided to honour the expertise of this Spanish city by dedicating a stand to it. A collection of trades, crafts or industrial, complementary or related to the knife activity.

Damascus competition

Damascus WorldCup

After a successful 1st edition in 2022, COUTELLIA will again host the Damascus Worldcup, the only competition of its kind that confronts cutlers/blacksmiths from all over the world who are adept in damask art.