Coupèrier-Coursolle
The name COURSOLLE stands for the small knives with figuratively designed handle scales, which are calledalso SUJET because they each represent their own topic. 1902 is the key ... know more
The name COURSOLLE stands for the small knives with figuratively designed handle scales, which are calledalso SUJET because they each represent their own topic.
1902 is the key date in the history of the manufacture. Léon Coursolle had the idea of serial production of the knives, which have been manufactured individually with ivory handles since the 17th century, by embossing the reliefs on bronze models. He succeeded in getting the artist Silvain Okinsbourger, who was valued at the time for his artistry and who was working on the mint in Paris, enthusiastic about his idea and bought an old cutler's shop.
Okinsbourger created unique motifs from the rural life cycle with carts of oxen or horses, motifs from hunting, sea and seafaring. He also stabs the Titanic in a harbor scene. The most popular motif, however, has remained Botticelli's "Venus", which makes men's hearts beat faster. The smithy still uses the old models from the last century today and guards this treasure like the apple of its eye.
The tools and blades of the knives are made of different carbon steels and must therefore be sharpened razor-sharp. You can recognize the originals by the "clef à molette", a wrench that is the forge's trademark.