Synonyms for

Cutler

Verb / ˈkʌtlɜ: / Another word for cutler — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who makes or sells cutlery.

Synonyms & similar words

knifemaker swordsmith bladesmith cutlerian

Synonyms by register

Formal

artisan craftsman tradesman

Informal

smith worker hand

Literary

smith artificer

Antonyms

joiner assembler builder maker creator producer

Common collocations

  • master cutler
  • cutler's shop
  • cutler's guild
  • cutler's trade
  • a skilled cutler
  • the local cutler

Word family

noun cutler
verb cutle
adjective cutlery

Usage note

A cutler is a person who makes or sells knives, scissors, and other cutting instruments. The term is somewhat archaic, with 'cutlery' often referring to the items themselves rather than the maker.

Example sentences

  1. The cutler made a beautiful set of steak knives.
  2. I need to take my kitchen knives to the cutler to be sharpened.
  3. The cutler had a big selection of pocket knives.
  4. The cutler showed me how to properly care for my new hunting knife.
  5. The cutler crafted a unique set of silverware for the fancy restaurant.

Quotes

  • A well-made knife is a work of art. And there are few things more satisfying than using a knife that was made by a skilled cutler.
  • The cutler's hands moved quickly and confidently as he fashioned the blade from the raw metal.
  • The cutler's shop was a wonderland of gleaming blades and shining silverware.

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