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Carter Cutlery

Bladesmith Murray Carter! Murray Carter's knife journey began with a quest for knowledge in Japan, where he underwent a rigorous apprenticeship to master the intricacies of traditional blade crafting. Returning to the US, he sought to fulfill his lifelong dream of establishing his own Cutlery. From his humble beginnings in Japan's Tabaruzaka Park to the sprawling landscapes of his Cutlery headquarters in Oregon, Carter's commitment to preserving and evolving the craft has blossomed. This has resulted not in just a business, producing high quality Carter knives, but a vibrant community hub where aspiring artisans from around the world gather to unlock the...

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Musashi

Traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.  Rooted in a rich 700-year history of blacksmithing, Musashi embodies the essence of Japanese precision. Blending both handcrafted knives with modern innovative technologies, Musashi knives deliver exceptional performance and effortless cutting. Utilizing premium steel such as VG-10 and blue steel, Musashi knives boast razor-sharp edges and perfect balance, providing chefs with unparalleled comfort and control in the kitchen. Explore the blend of tradition and innovation with Musashi knives, where every slice reflects a legacy of craftsmanship and a dedication to their craft.

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Vivront on My Talk 107.1

Vivront Knife Shop on Talk Radio It's always to a pleasure to help more folks remove guilt and replace it with confidence and know-how in kitchen knives. We've had the pleasure to join 107.1 for kitchen knife radio chats a few times.  The Weekly Dish In the spring of 2022 we chatted about our Wayzata store opening here.  Shop Girls We chatted about the new kitchen knife store with sharpening, retail (gifts) and kitchen knife skills classes in Edina at 50th and France in May of 2024, here. 

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WCCO TV and Vivront Knife Shop

Kitchen Knife Education On TV We're very thankful for the chance to join WCCO for kitchen knife education a few times.  Onew was just before summer where we chatted about sharpening, testing sharpness with paper, cutting watermelon pineapple and more - live from the knife shop in Edina, here.  Another was during the holidays here.   

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