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Start with a few or just one you really like Buying a full knife set before using any of them is a little like golf clubs without swinging a single one—or ski boots without molding them to your feet. Doesn’t matter how nice they are, if they don’t fit, you’re not going to love using them. That’s how most people end up with drawers full of kitchen knives they don’t use. Someone gave them as a gift. Or they came in a set. Or were on sale. Most of us don't feel ownership over our kitchen knives.  At Vivront, there’s...

Replacing the Handle, Not the History You didn’t pick your kitchen knives. Maybe they were a gift. A hand-me-down. Or the best your mom found on sale in 2001. You’ve used them for years. They’re familiar. Functional. But are they really yours? What if, instead of buying a whole new knife, you just modified it?  Welcome to the very overlooked art of knife customization. What is kitchen knife customization?  Edges can be rounded, often at the top on the spine or at the back near the heel of the knife. Handles can be tweaked. Knives can be shortened and profiles...

Artisan Knife Makers Bring Their Craft to Vivront This Holiday Season This holiday season, experience the art of knife making at Vivront Edina. We're hosting select master knife makers for an exclusive showcase of their finest work. Join us to meet the artisans behind our premium knife collection, learn their craft, and discover the perfect blade for your kitchen or as a memorable gift. Over the next few Saturdays starting November 16, stop by our Edina location from 11am-6pm to be part of this special event. Can't make it? Don't worry - we'll be stocking additional pieces from our featured...

Unlock the Power of Kitchen Knives: A New Guide for Cooks In today’s busy world, kitchen knives often feel like an enigma, despite being a tool for daily use. Many home cooks avoid using their knives to their full potential, worried they might ruin a blade or, worse, hurt themselves. But what if there was a simple, approachable guide that could turn fear into confidence? That’s exactly what A Kitchen Knife Field Guide: Less Mystery, More Confidence aims to do. It comes from our experiences serving pro-cooks and home cooks alike at our store, Vivront, in Edina, Minnesota.  A Field Guide...