François-Louis Toussaint, knifemaker in Courpière, France

I design pocket, kitchen and table knives, along with practical cutting tools. One-off pieces and small batches are assembled, adjusted, finished, sharpened and checked in my Courpière workshop.

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François-Louis Toussaint in his knifemaking workshop in Courpière, France Certified art craftsman
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François-Louis Toussaint, knifemaker since 2010

I have worked in knifemaking since 2010. After training in artistic ironwork and in the Thiers knifemaking area, I spent ten years in a fine cutlery house, including as a project manager. I opened my Courpière workshop in 2022.

That background taught me that a knife is judged in use and that consistency matters as much as the starting idea.

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Each model begins with my own drawing and cutting files before I programme and oversee laser cutting.

Heat treatment, grinding, assembly, fitting, finishing, sharpening and final inspection follow. One-off and non-standard knives are made entirely in the workshop, including hardening. On some production models, hardening and preliminary grinding may be entrusted to specialist partners.

I prefer to state precisely who does what rather than make an undefined handmade claim.

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Three territories

Damascus, regional patterns and exceptional pieces

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  • The Breton knife

    Beautiful knife with an excellent finish. I love the longitudinal satin finish on the blade. Fast shipping (with some sweets included too :) Everything is spot on.

    P.M.

  • The Kiridashi

    Understated, carefully made, superb lines, and a presentation to match. A superb Kiridashi that I’m going to give to my daughter to accompany her in her creative work.

    F.A.V.

  • The Breton knife

    Simply magnificent. I had dreamed of owning a Breton/London knife for years without ever finding a model that suited my taste. Thank you, François, for your craftsmanship. Proof that true know-how still exists for those willing to look for it.

    B.P.

  • “Vive la France” Collection

    Recommended by the influencer Bob le Gob, I don’t regret ordering this magnificent knife. It feels perfect in the hand and the design is a real treat! I never get tired of it! Thank you for your work!

    A.F.

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