France

Auriou makes superlative hand cut rasps and rifflers that are appreciated by woodworkers and artists from all over the world. Their full range of quality products is available through www.forge-de-saint-juery.com. Also, they are poised to re-enter the North American retail market place through selected retailers from early April 2009. First shipments are due to arrive at Lie Nielsen Toolworks & The Best Things in early - mid April and in August at Highland Hardware in Atlanta. As a matter of correction (March 17, 2009) to the previous listing here, the tools currently sold by The Best Things Corporation do not originate from Forge de Saint Juery. They are forged and stitched (application of the teeth onto a polished blank) by sub-contractors to a company over 250 miles from Forge de Saint Juery. The name Auriou is a trademark licensed to Forge de Saint Juery only. 4th generation rasp maker, Michel Auriou is the technical manager at Forge de Saint Juery.

Today, in the heart of the restored town centre that has rediscovered all the charm of its old, renovated houses, Mauroy Mansion is a jewel of the cultural heritage of Troyes, as well as an institute for ancestral trades. It is dedicated to all those who would better understand their roots, so as to better understand their future.