from Arbutus Arts

~ Made from Rare Arbutus/Madrone Wood ~

Each culinary knife or spreader is unique and has a personality of its own...like a footprint. I find my hand is drawn to it instead of a production stainless steel knife whenever I put my hand in the cutlery drawer!

This personality seems to grow on you and you'll find yourself choosing a wood knife often.

Why in the world would you want to use wooden spreaders or wooden knives?
Here are a few Uses and Ideas:

• Christmas food gift baskets...a wooden spreader or knife will add a special touch

• Mother's day gift basket

• stocking stuffer gifts

• eco friendly gift

• organic food gift baskets

• a set of 4 knives makes a great green wedding gift

Here's why I always seem to reach for an Arbutus wooden knife:


• Form

Then the unique forms seem so enticing! A medium sized wooden knife makes a superb peanut butter spreader, as an example. I can get more on the wider blade in one scoop than a regular narrow blade knife! (I guess I love peanut butter so the wood spreader works like a charm!)

Since I have sold many thousands of my knives and spreaders, I imagine I am not the only one who finds the form or shapes so attractive :)

• Function

My wood paté knives and paté spreaders sure work like a charm and seem perfect for parties as they seem to enhance a party dish of paté or cream cheese. I have had many orders for customers looking for a handmade wood paté knife.

My wood butter knife is perfect for spreading butter and can be used as a cheese spreader/cutter as well.

The many other uses of these knives I will leave to your imagination!

• Size

Arbutus Arts wood spreaders and knives come in 3 sizes: small, medium and a new extra small size in one shape only.

You can see in the picture at the top the relative sizes. The middle knife is medium in size while the bottom is extra small, perfect for a delicate paté dish or for kids as a toy knife or learning knife.

Extra Small...approx 4.5-5" or 12cm
Small...approx 6" or 15cm
Medium...approx 7" or 17-18cm

Small wooden spreaders or knives are perfect for butter, for spreading a little jelly or soft cheese or a prepared party spread like garlic cream cheese.

Medium wood knives gives you a blade that is larger and easier to pick up a good quantity of what you want. Peanut butter knife par excellence! and many more uses.

You'll love the feel of these knives. And the blades are sharp enough to cut through cheese and toast!

The extra small is great for applying small quantities and adds a delicate touch to your presentations. Also wonderful for children's small hands as a child knife or a toy knife. It's easy and comfortable for them to use.

I guarantee your hand will reach for your wood knife before anything else! The feel of smooth wood in your hand is just so inviting.