At its heart, Coutia is a story about people.
Fifteen years ago, Tristan—a seasoned master blacksmith—welcomed two eager interns, Simon-Pierre and Grégoire, into his forge. What began as a mentorship quickly turned into a lasting friendship, built on a shared passion for traditional craftsmanship.
Their journeys took them down very different roads—from the forge to osteopathy to nuclear physics—but they reunited with one purpose: to create Coutia and celebrate the essence of French cutlery.
Each knife they craft pays homage to artisan skill and French cuisine, designed to enhance both daily rituals and exceptional culinary moments.
Timeless Craftsmanship
Every knife we make honors centuries-old techniques, carried forward with care and precision.
Innovation
We blend tradition with innovation to create knives that are as striking as they are functional.
Built to Last
Crafted in Vendée from recycled materials, our knives are made with durability—and the planet—in mind.
Our mission :
To shine a light on French cutlery and restore the value of timeless, handcrafted objects made to endure.
Our vision :
To make Coutia a leading name in premium cutlery—guiding enthusiasts and chefs alike with knives that inspire passion and precision.
Coutia brings together three craftsmen with distinct journeys and one common thread: a deep love for the art of the blade. Rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, they forge a new legacy in the proud lineage of French cutlery.
For nearly three decades, Tristan has shaped more than metal—he’s inspired vocations, passed on a passion, and kept a centuries-old legacy alive. The keeper of ancestral techniques, he breathes life into every Coutia blade, blending mastery, discipline, and devotion so that each knife reflects a timeless craft.
He discovered the forge at twelve, forging his first blades under Tristan’s watchful gaze, his breath matching the rhythm of glowing steel. There, he learned the value of precision and the quiet strength of patience. Now an osteopath and entrepreneur, he balances the healing arts and the forge’s fire with the same finesse—bringing that dual mastery to Coutia, where each piece he crafts is a blend of power and grace.
His journey began at the anvil, where Tristan taught him the language of metal. Each strike sparked a fascination with the transformations hidden in heat and force. That curiosity led him to nuclear physics—a path driven by a need to understand the core of matter itself. For Grégoire, Coutia is the fusion of science and art, where the precision of physics meets the poetry of fire.
Different stories, one shared flame: a love for knives, for steel, and for the excellence of French craftsmanship.
Every Coutia blade carries a story—etched in steel, forged with soul, and born from the rich heritage of French cutlery.