Since 1984, we have been selling our handmade hardwood kitchen implements at art and craft festivals throughout the United States. We are proud to have acquired the skills necessary to create kitchen tools that are objects of beauty as well as expressions of utilitarian value.

In the design and creation of each piece, a decision is made to bring out the essence of the wood. Some of the hardwood species we use are familiar and time tested fruitwoods like cherry, apple and pear. Nut trees such as walnut and butternut also are strong and durable and work well for kitchen tools. From old orchards and groves, urban discards and storm damaged trees, we are able to offer durable woodenware with a myriad of tones, colors and grain patterns.

We are the sole creators of every unique implement and vessel you see on our website and in our booth. Each is a signed, hand crafted piece we hope you will enjoy using.

Our Process -- Depending on the origin of the material, whether the wood is reclaimed from a tree that has been downed or if the wood is kiln dried from a local mill, different objects result.

Using a band-saw and pneumatic drum sanders, Mike defines the form of the piece. If a block of wood is going to be bowled out, the process involves roughing the shape out using bent spoon gouges and a mallet then putting it aside for further drying and stabilizing.

The sanding steps start at a rough 60 grit sanding and end with a 400 grit final finish sanding.

We use an FDA approved food-safe clear finishing oil in a 3 step sanding and oiling process. The result is a smooth, durable, functional object that becomes a part of your well equipped kitchen.