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New arrival at Couteau Basque: the Bérétou.

Bérétou is a reference to the Basque word “BARE(TU)”, which means “to calm down”.

This pretty pommel, hand-crafted in black horn tip, engraved with the Lauburu (Basque cross) and accompanied by a leather strap, is a new proposal from our workshop, still in the spirit of craftsmanship, but also: innovative and highly contemporary.

This black horn pommel is 45mm in diameter and 20mm thick.

The pommel is emblematic of the Basque region, as it is an integral part of the famous Makila walking stick. A charismatic object if ever there was one!

This pommel is also found on our Makila Knife, whose shape is directly inspired by the Makila.

In fact, we’ve adapted the heritage and territorial bias of our products, by choosing a traditional pommel, to give birth to an anti-stress “fidget”.

That’s what Bérétou is all about!

More than just gadgets, these tactile objects are real tools to be used in times of stress.

Their usefulness is well established, and numerous American and European studies have shown that their use improves concentration and reduces agitation and anxiety.

They are commonly known as “fidgets”. The term “fidget” literally means “to fidget”.

And this applies to everyone. It’s a fact that the majority of workers engaged in intellectual activity over-exploit their nervous system. But it’s also true of anyone who’s subject to high pressure and/or cognitive overload. In a world where you have to keep up with the pace and meet targets! In a world where we are expected to be ever more competent and productive.

So, despite highly beneficial dietary supplements (Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamins, Vitamin C, Omegas, Fatty Acids, etc.) and helpful remedies or therapeutic practices (Hormones, Sophrology, Essential Oils, Phytotherapy, Anxiolytics, Endorphins, etc.), sometimes this just isn’t enough.

And the solution lies elsewhere. It’s immediate and tactile!

An effective way to relax is torelease stress using an object designed to free the mind and body of muscular tension.

These small, unobtrusive accessories free the mind and ease tension. Help restore calm and serenity.

Perfect for use in the office, at home, in the car or on the beach.

Take them with you wherever you go!

They relieve the weight of daily stress by intuitively refocusing on our tactile sensations. The sense of touch brings immediate comfort. It’s like being in your own personal “bubble”.

That’s why, in line with our work on horn and pommels in particular, we’ve created this unique, handcrafted object that offers a special tactile experience.

Solid, it can be squeezed by hand, tossed around in a backpack or dropped on the ground. Its roundness offers a relaxing, simplified touch. Its texture (natural horn) is gentle but not slippery, making it ideal for the skin of fingers and palms. The lauburu ‘s engraving enables intuitive spatial reference and kinaesthetic satisfaction generated by the relief pattern.

We hope you’ll enjoy it, as many have before you, and that you’ll adopt it in your daily life.

Take care of yourself!