Handcrafted kitchen knives with a Japanese design, made in Thiers
Discover ETCH handcrafted knives. Japanese design and Thiers craftsmanship for exceptional cooking. 50-year guarantee.
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ABOUT ETCH
The alliance of Japanese design with French know-how
ETCH offers exceptional handcrafted kitchen knives, fusing the clean aesthetics of Japan with the versatility of French cutlery. Designed in Paris and proudly made in Thiers, our tools benefit from expertise passed down by master cutlers for five generations.
Each piece combines a high-performance Nitrox stainless steel blade with the warmth of a natural cherry wood handle. Sharp, durable, and ergonomic, ETCH knives are designed for discerning cooks and culinary enthusiasts: precision tools built to last a lifetime.
Key features of our knives
Each ETCH knife combines precision, balance and longevity thanks to noble materials, demanding design and exceptional French craftsmanship.
SHARP
A clean, consistent and controlled edge, designed to offer a smooth and precise cut on all foods, effortlessly and without compromise.
RESISTANT
A highly resistant Nitrox steel blade, designed to withstand intensive daily use and maintain its performance over the years.
COMFORTABLE
A perfectly balanced cherry wood handle, offering a natural, stable and soft grip, for immediate comfort with every movement.
Sharp
Nitrox stainless steel blades
Four years of exacting standards to achieve the essentials. This high-tech steel (58 HRC), enriched with nitrogen, offers a surgical edge and silent precision. Tested by Michelin-starred chefs, each blade guarantees absolute cutting fluidity, day after day.
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Ergonomic
Handles made of noble cherry wood
The uniqueness of life. Crafted from a traditional round shape, each handle reveals unique grain patterns that make your knife a singular piece. French cherry wood offers natural comfort and complete freedom of movement, where the material disappears before the gesture.
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Minimalist
Clean, minimalist design
The Thiers imprint, the purity of Japan. A design without rivets or embellishments where every line is precise. This minimalist design embodies a pure harmony between the blade and the wood, conceived to complement your skill with exceptional reliability.
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Chefs' opinions on our knives
Let customers speak for us
Couteau de très belle facture , élégant et très efficace ! Je vais compléter ma collection et je recommande cette marque de grande qualité .
Très beau couteau
Très bonne qualité et très belle finition
Travail soigné, un savoir-faire évident qui traduit une réelle passion pour la lame et l’équilibre du couteau.
Je suis suedoise, et j'habite en Suede. Mais c'etait aucun problem d' envoyer le coteuax chez moi. Avec une carte postale, - a handwritten letter - avec le colis. Tellement sympa!
L’outil parfait : ergonomique, efficace et beau…
Le deuxième de chez Etch pour nous, très bonne résistance et très agréable à utiliser au quotidien.
J'étais convaincu sur le papier et l'utilisation s'est révélée aux niveau de mes attentes élévées! Bravo
L'objet est de grande qualité, le packaging haut-de-gamme (pour un cadeau), à tester dans la durée mais ce couteau a l'air de très bonne facture
Ca donne envie de cuisiner
Ces couteaux sont superbes et très efficaces! Je recommande +++
Ce sentiment de découpe procure une telle satisfaction ! et très beau en plus
Trop content de mon santoku. Permet de couper les légumes sans qu'ils collent à la main. Il est tellement beau !
Trop content de mon couteau à pain. Hyper beau et surtout coupe sans effriter le pain. Je recommande !
Reçu comme cadeau d'anniversaire, je suis très heureux de mon couteau. Très très beau, coupe hyper bien et très pratique pour découper la viande
Un vrai couteau qui tranche! Je m'en sers tout le temps depuis qu'il est dans ma cuisine, il est de très bonne facture
Use
Which kitchen knife to choose
Master efficiency with the slicer . Aim for versatility with the Santoku . Achieve precision with the chef's knife . Slice effortlessly with the bread knife .
Where to find our knives
Our knives are available from our partner: Maison Cuilleret
11 Rue Antoine Vollon, 75012 Paris
"A chef without a good knife is like an artist without brushes."
- Auguste Escoffier -
Cutting
Rediscover the art of cutting
Thanks to their precise cutting edge, natural balance and immediate comfort, our chef's knives are designed to enhance every cut you make in the kitchen .
Cutting
Creation
From idea to perfect execution
Each ETCH knife is born from a demanding idea, then becomes a piece of excellence thanks to a masterful design and French artisanal manufacturing.
Blog
Stories, know-how and the art of gesture
A space dedicated to taste, precise techniques and the art of the knife, where expertise, know-how and passion meet every week.
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Our answers to your questions
We provide precise answers to your essential questions to guide you in choosing, maintaining and enjoying the lasting experience of our knives.
Precise cutting edge, long-lasting edge, daily resistance, natural balance, controlled ergonomics, enhanced safety and refined Japanese design handcrafted in Thiers.
Durable and resistant Nitrox steel, traceable French cherry wood handle, light and comfortable, selected for their culinary performance, stability and elegance.
Versatile chef, precise and vertical Santoku, specialized slicer for fineness, serrated bread indispensable for thick crusts, brioches or resistant fruits.
Yes. Hand washing, immediate drying, simple sharpening thanks to Nitrox steel, stable, hygienic, durable material, accompanied by a complete maintenance guide.
Yes. Presented in an elegant box, it becomes a prestigious, durable, useful and meaningful gift for any discerning cooking enthusiast.
Secure payment, free delivery, gift box included, free thirty-day returns, satisfaction guaranteed or your money back and a fifty-year promise ensuring complete peace of mind.
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