La Coutellerie L’Ergot is the first cutlery shop in the world to offer knives made of sintered steel manufactured by 3D printing.
Our mission: to combine cutting-edge technology and traditional French craftsmanship to create high-end, customizable, and accessible knives.
A cutlery house at the forefront of craftsmanship.
At Coutellerie L’Ergot, we have not only designed knives, we have redefined what a cutting tool can be: precise, elegant, durable... and born from innovation.
Our ambition? To combine the best of both worlds: the demands of traditional craftsmanship and the creative power of 3D printing.
Each blade, each handle, is designed to enhance the gesture, to make cutting a unique sensory and functional experience.
Founded in 2017 in Lillers, our house is the first to offer high-end knives printed in 3D in sintered or Damascus steel, at a fair, accessible, and sincere price.
A philosophy anchored in the gesture.
We believe in useful, durable, and inspiring cutlery.
Our models — kitchen knives, tactical pieces, or collectible items — embody a perfect balance between performance and emotion.
They are designed for enthusiasts, demanding cooks, lovers of rare objects, and modern aesthetes.
Our promise: a knife that transcends the status of a tool to become an extension of the hand, a signature of your way of cooking, creating, exploring.
Expertise and innovation.
Each knife is the result of a rigorous process:
- Computer-aided design (CAD) : for shapes optimized to the nearest micron, designed for real use.
- 3D printing : in technical plastic or sintered steel, it offers unprecedented creative freedom.
- Sintering and heat treatment : for a dense, homogeneous blade, resistant to acids, wear, and rust.
- Hand assembly : in our French workshop, each knife is polished, sharpened, adjusted, and manually inspected.
It is this alliance between cutting-edge technology and artisan gestures which gives birth to unique pieces, both powerful, balanced, and elegant.
A responsible and sustainable approach.
We have chosen a reasoned, local production, oriented towards the future:
- Less waste thanks to additive manufacturing.
- Durable and recyclable materials.
- A reduction of our ecological footprint at every stage of design.
- A French manufacturing proud of its roots.
Each L’Ergot knife is made to last, to be passed on, to stand out.
A brand, a vision.
Coutellerie l’Ergot is aimed at those who seek meaningful objects, combining aesthetics and technicality.
Our products do not just perform: they tell a story, that of the right gesture, of reinvented know-how, of the passion for the beautiful and the useful.
What makes us unique:
- An exclusive innovation : metal 3D printing allows for the creation of blades with optimized geometries, impossible to achieve with classical techniques, each piece is then sintered, quenched, treated, and sharpened by hand.
- Exceptional materials : we use high-performance sintered steels recognized for their strength, durable sharpness, and corrosion resistance.
- 100% French manufacturing : all our knives are designed, assembled, and finished by hand in our workshop in France, an alliance of technological precision and artisanal authenticity.
- The art of the useful and refined gift : each knife is conceived as an exceptional object to offer, presented in an elegant box, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity and a maintenance guide.
Our vision.
We do not simply sell knives: we offer unique pieces, designed to enhance everyday gestures, accompany cooking enthusiasts, or enrich the finest collections.
Each model reflects a sincere intention: that of making a good impression.
Why create this brand?
The goal of coutellerie l’ergot is to provide high-end, innovative, and customizable knives at an affordable price.
Why choose our knives?
- Quality & performance : our knives are made from 3D printed sintered steel, offering exceptional strength and cutting precision.
- 3D Innovation : thanks to 3D printing, we design optimized blades and handles that are lighter, ergonomic, and more durable than traditional knives.
- Ideal for a gift : give a unique, customizable, and high-end knife, perfect for cooking enthusiasts, collectors, and professionals.
- Responsible manufacturing : less material waste, local production, and the use of modern techniques for a reduced ecological footprint.
- Durable sharpness : blade treated for increased resistance to wear, acids, and rust, with optimized sharpening for a clean and precise cut.
Advantages of 3D printed knives:
3D printed knives offer several unique advantages:
- Innovative and customizable designs.
- Possibility to create new shapes impossible to achieve with traditional methods.
- Easy customization (adapted ergonomic handle, unique engravings, optimized balance).
- Optimized and eco-friendly manufacturing.
- Less material waste compared to traditional machining.
- Use of specific materials optimized for strength and lightness.
- Strength and performance.
- Optimized structures via 3D printing (reinforced internal geometries).
- Innovative technical materials, stronger than traditional steel.