Founded in 1945, ARTO (Arthaud-Chosson) specialises in folding knives tthe laguiole Hippocampe, the Colibri, and various regional knives) and table cutlery

Since 1995, the brand has manufactured its own line of folding 'Le Thiers" knives in addition to a range of "Le Thiers" hunting knives, table or service cutlery.