Cutlery Museum

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Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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Cutlery Museum: A Journey Through Knife-Making

The Cutlery Museum in Thiers, France offers a unique insight into the art of cutlery-making, tracing its historical roots and cultural relevance.

Founded in Thiers, this museum spans two buildings, featuring a kid-friendly sound-and-light show that recreates the medieval workshop experience and live knife-making demonstrations using traditional equipment. It provides context to the strenuous labor of knife-makers, especially women, during the medieval era.

Must-See Wonders

🔪 Live Demonstrations: Watch skilled artisans create knives using century-old techniques.
🏺 Historical Displays: Explore 18th-century knives with ivory handles and the evolution of cutlery production.
✨ Interactive Exhibits: Engage with multimedia presentations detailing the life of Thiers' cutlery workers.

The museum is accessible for all, making it an excellent destination for families, tourists, and those interested in history.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Cutlery Museum

Medieval Workshop Conditions

Workers in Thiers would lay face-down at their stations to utilize their full body weight for sharpening knives.

Women in Knife-Making

Women supported knife-making by polishing blades with leather-covered wheels, as depicted in period artworks.

Knife Export History

Thiers historically exported knives to China, but the trend has reversed in modern times.

Location

23 & 58 rue de la Coutellerie