Fête du Couteau de Nontron
International exhibition of artisanal cutlery in Nontron
About Fête du Couteau
A must-attend event for artisanal cutlery
The Fête du Couteau de Nontron was born in the late 1990s in this town in Périgord Vert, the historical cradle of the Nontron knife, one of the oldest French knives still in production. Organized by the Pôle Expérimental des Métiers d'Art de Nontron et du Périgord-Limousin under the aegis of the association « Nontron Ville et Métiers d'Art », the festival has become over nearly thirty years one of the most renowned cutlery shows in France.
A hundred cutlers from around the world
Every first weekend of August, about one hundred cutlers, artisans, creators, and resellers take over the town center of Nontron to exhibit and sell their creations. Visitors can discover exceptional pieces, from traditional knives to the most daring contemporary creations, and interact directly with the artisans about their techniques and know-how.
Demonstrations and workshops for everyone
Throughout the weekend, numerous demonstrations liven up the festival: live forging, iron making in a bloomery furnace, engraving, scrimshaw, knife cutting, and assembly. The public can also participate in three family workshops: assembling a Nontron knife, making a leather sheath, and creating an aperitif board, supervised by passionate artisans.
Throwing shows and world champions
Thrill-seekers can watch knife and axe throwing demonstrations with world champion Pascal Boucreux, as well as shuriken throwing with martial arts champion Mickaël Auger. These shows are among the highlights of each edition.
Fête du Couteau — edition 2026
30th Fête du Couteau: The Anniversary Edition
The Fête du Couteau de Nontron celebrates its 30th edition on August 1st and 2nd, 2026. For this anniversary, the Pôle Expérimental des Métiers d'Art promises an exceptional edition with a hundred cutlers, artisans, and creators from around the world.
Forge demonstrations, family workshops, knife and axe throwing shows, and sales of exceptional creations will be featured during this weekend dedicated to the art of cutlery. The full program will be announced in spring 2026.
Programme Fête du Couteau 2026
The hour-by-hour program for the 30th edition has not yet been published by the organizer (Pôle Expérimental des Métiers d'Art). Official and tourist sources nevertheless confirm the highlights and activities of the anniversary weekend:
Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 — 10 AM to 6 PM, Nontron city center
- Exhibition bringing together around a hundred cutlers, artisans, creators, and resellers from all over the world, with sales of knives and exceptional pieces
- Demonstrations of forging, blacksmith's furnace, engraving, and cutting
- Shows and demonstrations of knife, axe, and shuriken throwing
- Knife assembly workshops with the Confrérie du Couteau Le Thiers®
- Three family/children's workshops: assembling one's own Nontron knife, creating a leather sheath, and making an appetizer board, supervised by professional artisans
The detailed program will be communicated by the organizer closer to the event.
Prices Fête du Couteau 2026
Practical information — Fête du Couteau
Practical information
Access
The festival takes place in the town center of Nontron (24300), in Dordogne.
- By car: From Périgueux (50 km), take the D939 towards Nontron. Free parking in the town center.
Prices
Admission: €5 (free for under 16s).
Opening hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Contact
- Organizer: Pôle Expérimental des Métiers d'Art de Nontron
- Website: metiersdartperigord.fr
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Where does it take place — Fête du Couteau
Centre-ville de Nontron
Allées de Bussac, centre-ville, 24300 Nontron, 24300 Nontron