Craftsman
Chatel-Couteaux
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Manufacture and assembly, with handles or plates in fossil bone, such as zebu, antelope, goat, ram, cow, mammoth ivory (inlay of semi-precious stones: malachite, turquoise). Wood: olive, ash burl and abalone, juniper, snakewood, service tree, brande, arbutus...
About 250 models are visible in the workshop.
Craftsman specializing in the manufacture of damascus blades, straight and folding damascus knives from 128 to 256 plies. Handles of all materials.
Michel RICHARD ends the visits to his workshop (by appointment and free) with a drink around a Poitou crushed cheese; an experience of artisanal and gustatory discovery!
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French, English
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Conditions of visit:
Guided tour by appointment only, Shopping
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Further information
Location:
In the city
Type of arts and crafts:
Metal work
Type of additional equipment:
Craftsman
Activity:
Workshop for adults, Workshop for children
Address
Chatel-Couteaux
39 rue Maurice Wlaminck
86100 CHATELLERAULT
39 rue Maurice Wlaminck
86100 CHATELLERAULT