The Nontron knife

Inherited from a time when man worked a lot with his hands, the knife is an essential accessory. From the first knives made of stone or flint, it has become a tool but also a daily companion. The Nontron knife, artisanally produced in small quantities in the Périgord region, has stood the test of time - its fame is due to its famous miniatures that were a hit at world fairs, its giant knives, the patina of its boxwood handles, its gilded ferrule, and its enigmatic pyrographed "fly". Discover the saga of the great cutlery families, Petit, Bernard, and Chaperon, and admire the most beautiful pieces from private collections.