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André Verdier: French Craft, Six Generations Strong Some tools carry history in their handle. André Verdier knives and cutlery have been made in France since 1859, through six generations of cutlers in the village of Celles-sur-Durolle near Thiers, a town that has been the capital of French knife-making for over six centuries. These are not museum pieces. They’re living examples of how tradition, precision, and design come together at the table. Made Where the Craft Began Every André Verdier knife is still produced in the Thiers region, a small cluster of workshops that keep French cutlery alive. Each step of...

Djuce Unbreakable Wine Glass • 4-Pack Design belongs everywhere, even outdoors. The Djuce Wine Glass brings Scandinavian form and modern performance together in an unbreakable Tritan™ vessel that looks like crystal but lives like a tool. It’s the glass we reach for when dinner moves from the kitchen to the patio. Why We Carry It At Vivront, we’re drawn to objects that do two things well: perform flawlessly and look good doing it. Djuce fits that brief. It’s refined enough for a tasting menu, resilient enough for the boat, and dishwasher-safe after all of it. The ripple pattern refracts light, the...

Meet Northland Vinegars: Minnesota’s Living Finishing Vinegars Most vinegars are shelf-stable and predictable, useful but forgettable. Northland Vinegars changes that. Made in Minneapolis from local beer, cider, and spirits, each bottle is a living ingredient that carries its own character, acidity, and story. They’re raw, unpasteurized, and alive with the “mother” that gives flavor depth and a natural probiotic lift. Shop the Collection Explore the Northland Vinegars Collection → Why “Living” Vinegar Matters Unlike commercial vinegars that are pasteurized and filtered, Northland’s small-batch method keeps the live culture intact. That means richer flavor, aromatics, and gentle acid that finishes food rather...

Sharpening Miyabi Knives the Professional Way When you invest in a Miyabi knife, you’re working with a blade that blends Japanese craftsmanship and ultra-refined edges. These aren’t entry-level tools. They demand a sharpening approach that respects their geometry, steel and finish. At Vivront, we handle Miyabi knives for their unique characteristics, and with solid results. What Makes Miyabi Different Miyabi knives feature thin grinds finished in Seki, Japan. If you sharpen Miyabi the same way you might sharpen a standard German-style forged knife, you risk losing edge life. A specialist approach can matter for performance and longevity. How We Sharpen...