Nontron knives
Nontron is well known for its knife-making industry, which began here in the 17th century with the arrival of the first master cutler. Nontron knives can still be bought and the workshop on Place Albert is open to visitors. The town is also the base for the ‘Pôle Expérimental des Métiers d’Art’, an organisation which supports and promotes arts and crafts throughout the region.