Roots and wings
The history of the Coutellerie Au Sabot begins in the 19 th century and continues today around a team with recognised skills and expertise.
1870
The history of the Au Sabot brand starts in 1870, on the day when Etienne Fontenille, a cutlery manufacturer based in Thiers, registered the brand name with the Commercial Court. The brand then passed down between Thiers cutlers from hand-to-hand until 1937.
1937
Jean-Baptiste Biguet develops his business around the fabrication and sale of various regional knives of the times, including the famous “Pradel”.
1966
Jean Sauzedde takes over from his father-in-law, Jean-Baptiste Biguet, and starts to expand the business.
1968-1970
Acquisition of various businesses and dies (hole punches) aimed at developing the regional knife range.
1973
Jean Sauzedde purchases the Au Sabot brand.
1986
Construction of the current plant in the Racine artisanal zone in La Monnerie-le-Montel. Perfectly positioned close to an A89 (Bordeaux>Lyon) motorway exit, Au Sabot settles down in its new premises and builds up momentum.
1991
Construction of an extension used to install part of the workshop – tempering, grinding and forging. This new work tool enables Au Sabot to control every step in the manufacturing process at its own facilities.
1994
Coutellerie Au Sabot decides to get involved with the “Confrérie du Couté de Tié” and to support its activities. This partnership spawned the Le Thiers® knife, an innovative knife shape proposed by Thiers cutlers. A quality charter is registered, which the Thiers cutlers who make the Le Thiers® are now required to follow rigorously.
1997
Jean-Michel Sauzedde, son of Jean Sauzedde takes over the running of the company and becomes managing director of the SARL.
2006
Acquisition of a laser-cutting machine to enable the company to respond quickly to customer demand.
2008
Au Sabot is awarded the Label “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant” by the Ministry of Commerce and Artisanat. This label is awarded to French companies with exceptional craft or industrial skills. The label was renewed in 2013.
2010
Au Sabot celebrates its 140th birthday.
2011
Ateliers d’Art de France.
2013
Showroom creation.
