Jean Neron

Coutellerie Jean Néron, also known by its hallmark La Fourmi, is a family-owned cutlery house based in Thiers, France—often regarded as the capital of French knife-making—for nearly four generations. Since 1899, La Fourmi has upheld artisanal excellence, creating professional-grade kitchen, table, and oyster knives, including their renowned Thiers® and Laguiole lines, all crafted with passion and precision. Rooted in the turbulent waters of the Durolle River, their workshop blends time-honored methods with modern innovations, delivering durable, sharp, and elegant blades that are appreciated both domestically and internationally.