Thiers and cutlery are synonymous. The street names (rue de la Coutellerie, rue des Forgerons, rue des Usines, rue de l’Industrie …), the first industrial forges in the valley, or a paddle wheel along the Durolle … all indications point to this industry. Since the 15th century knife making has been a way of life in Thiers. Then, there were
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