Happy Holidays!

Whew, the holiday season is coming to a head and things are hopping at the Cutlery. We posted over a hundred packages within the last couple of weeks, which is quite possibly a new record for us. Our in-person business is keeping us on our toes, as well, and very very busy.
However, this blogger will be on break until after the new year, (though she might get pressed into service wrapping presents at the store, if she's not careful!). I'll talk to you all in a few weeks.

Have a wonderful holiday-of-your-choice, and hope we keep the snow off until after everyone finishes their holiday driving!

Holiday Gift Guide, vol. 2

Scissors, perhaps?
The Slip-n-Snip folding scissors are very useful things to have around and make a wonderful gift. As scissors go, these are some of the more child-safe that we sell, provided that child has enough strength to unfold (them and enough sense not to try and swallow them). A person can run their finger over the edge safely, and not have to rush for bandages. I used my pair mainly to carry for my knitting and embroidery; the Slip-n-Snips fit nicely in my pocket and I didn't have to worry about accidentally poking a hole or catching the yarn with sharp edges tumbling around in my bag. Comes in a gold gift-box. $7.95


On the other hand, if you wanted some folding scissors that are sharp and slick, these beauties from Dovo would be right up your alley. Unlike the Slip-n-Snips, these fold up in a way that protects the edges of the blade, as well as the points. Comes with a fitted leather sheath. $60.00


Kitchen Scissors are always useful. Our favorites are the Tricky 777s. This scissor comes apart for easy cleaning. It also makes it easier to use the scissors to curl ribbon. Other features are a cap lifter, bottle opener, jar lid gripper, and cutting notch. The notch works really well for cutting flowers, though it's designed for chicken bones. My mom prefers the red ones, because they're easier to spot on the counter. $34.95


Speaking of flowers, do you have a florist in your life? Or someone who does flower arrangements or wreaths and needs a good sharp pair of scissors that can cut things from slender stems to tough wire? If that's the case, then these forged shears from Cutrite would be ideal. We're not just putting this up here because it's a pretty picture that we were the hand model for, honest. $29.95

Holiday Gift Guide, vol. 1

Gifts for Guys


Sometimes, it's just hard to think of what to get people for Christmas (or the holiday of your choice). The next few weeks I'll be posting some ideas to help you with your shopping.

Two popular items for Stocking Stuffers are the Photon Microlights and the Handy Clip staplers.


The Photon II Microlight is a LED flashlight that fits handily on your keychain.It has a super tough glass filled polyurethane case and an unbreakable LED bulb that will never burn out. It's visible for up to one mile! My personal favorite is the turquoise, which I've had for seven years. I've only had to replace the battery once and the bulb lasts forever, which beats the pants off of those cheap freebie flashlights. Comes in a rainbow of light colors, which affects how long the battery lasts. For continuous use, this ranges from seven days (green) to 12 hours (white). $19.95

The Handy Clip is an innovative staple-free stapler which easily binds 3 pieces of paper without traditional staples. It holds sheets together with a buckle stitch, punched out of the paper itself. This "staple-less stapler" never needs refills. It is safe for children, and great for the environment and avid recyclers. Out of all of the things we sell, these are my second favorite to demonstrate for customers. They're just fun to play with! Comes in assorted colors. $5.95.

Personal Grooming
If one of the men in your life shaves,then Colonel Ichabod Conk glycerin shaving soaps might be just the thing you need. This company has produced quality gentleman's grooming products for over the past 150 years. These fine soaps are designed to be used with a shaving brush, preferably with genuine badger hair which easily absorbs hot water, and is softer and more comfortable on the face. When you are ready to shave, just soak your brush in hot water, allow the excess water to drain from the bristles, then gently work up some lather with the brush on your soap. These fine soaps brush on as a thick, rich, opaque layer of lather. This Old World touch adds luxury to a daily ritual.
The travel soap (pictured here) only comes in almond scent, but we also sell bay rum, lime, and amber, in two different sizes. My favorites are the almond and bay rum. Prices range from $3.95-$6.25.

We also sell a variety of shaving brushes, shaving mugs, razors, and other accessories.

We have several manicure kits that are suitably masculine, though only a couple that are specifically designed for men. These are larger set than those linked to above, but they include a very handy scissor that can be used to trim mustaches, and ear and nose hair. The second set also includes a cuticle scissor.

Mustache scissors are a very popular item for us; we also sell them separately, available with regular and rounded points.

News!

It's getting to be that time of year again, holiday shopping season, which means that our decorations are up and we're wrapping gifts like mad.

It also means that it's time for customer appreciation. Around this time we break out the coffee and the cookies, homemade by Glenna Heimerdinger, my aunt. Try the butterscotch haystacks, they're my favorite. Hm, on second thoughts, maybe you should just leave them all for me! ;)
This year we're also having a Customer Appreciation Night on December 13th. If you're on our mailing list, you'll probably get an email with more information. I'll post details when I get them, but you should come by and see us!

Another reason to come see us is the annual sale we're having right now on Wusthof knives. I can't say enough good things
I'll post other specials, as they come along.


Coming soon:
Holiday gift ideas.