Western Cutlery

Western Cutlery

Vintage Western Cutlery L71 Navy Seabee Military Knife
Vintage Western Cutlery L71 Navy Seabee Military Knife
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Vintage Western Cutlery Co 2 Knife Collectors Edition
Vintage Western Cutlery Co 2 Knife Collectors Edition
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WESTERN CUTLERY FIXED BLADE KNIFE L66 G w SHEATH NRMT
WESTERN CUTLERY FIXED BLADE KNIFE L66 G w SHEATH NRMT
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Western Cutlery Co Sheath Knife
Western Cutlery Co Sheath Knife
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Western Cutlery Co Sheath Knife
Western Cutlery Co Sheath Knife
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Western Cutlery Co Sheath Knife
Western Cutlery Co Sheath Knife
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Sheath for a Western cutlery knife 3 1 2 blade
Sheath for a Western cutlery knife 3 1 2 blade
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1913 WESTERN CUTLERY CO BUFFALO ILLUSTRATED KNIFE BOX
1913 WESTERN CUTLERY CO BUFFALO ILLUSTRATED KNIFE BOX
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The Western Folding Knife by Frost Cutlery
The Western Folding Knife by Frost Cutlery
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WESTERN BOULDER COLO THE COAST CUTLERY CoPORTLAND Or
WESTERN BOULDER COLO THE COAST CUTLERY CoPORTLAND Or
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WESTERN CUTLERY CO LONGMONT COLO W36J
WESTERN CUTLERY CO LONGMONT COLO W36J
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WESTERN CUTLERY W 49 BOWIE FIGHTING HUNTING KNIFE
WESTERN CUTLERY W 49 BOWIE FIGHTING HUNTING KNIFE
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Western Cutlery Space Edge Carbide Hunting Knife in box
Western Cutlery Space Edge Carbide Hunting Knife in box
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FROST CUTLERY THE WESTERN NEW IN BOX LOOK
FROST CUTLERY THE WESTERN NEW IN BOX LOOK
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WESTERN CUTLERY CO W75 LONGMONT COLORADO USA VINTAGE
WESTERN CUTLERY CO W75 LONGMONT COLORADO USA VINTAGE
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NEW FROST CUTLERY THE WESTERN STAINLESS STEEL KNIFE NIB
NEW FROST CUTLERY THE WESTERN STAINLESS STEEL KNIFE NIB
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HUGE WESTERN BOWIE HUNTING KNIFE fighting knive cutlery
HUGE WESTERN BOWIE HUNTING KNIFE fighting knive cutlery
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WESTERN CUTLERY LEATHER SHEATH ONLY
WESTERN CUTLERY LEATHER SHEATH ONLY
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Frost Cutlery The Western 15 993 Folding Knife
Frost Cutlery The Western 15 993 Folding Knife
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Suisin Inox Western-Style Yo-Deba 8.2 Suisin Inox Western-Style Yo-Deba 8.2" (21cm)
Sale Price: $150.00

Suisin blacksmiths and edge crafters alike are old-fashioned in their relentless pursuit of perfection. Quality is of the utmost importance at Suisin;only the finest quality knives make it to the consumer...

Suisin Inox Western-Style Chef's Knife 10.5 Suisin Inox Western-Style Chef's Knife 10.5" (27cm)
Sale Price: $150.00

Suisin blacksmiths and edge crafters alike are old-fashioned in their relentless pursuit of perfection. Quality is of the utmost importance at Suisin;only the finest quality knives make it to the consumer...

Global 3-1/2-Inch Western Style Paring Knife Global 3-1/2-Inch Western Style Paring Knife
List Price: $52.00
Sale Price: $51.95
Used From: $38.99
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GLOBAL has razorsharp straight edge sharpened by hand at a 15% angle. Thinner blades for lighter weight giving you more agility with less fatigue. Perfect balance using a weighted hollow handle. No bolster design allowing for full edge use and full-blade sharpening...

Suisin Inox Western-Style Chef's Knife 7.0 Suisin Inox Western-Style Chef's Knife 7.0" (18cm)
Sale Price: $87.00

Suisin blacksmiths and edge crafters alike are old-fashioned in their relentless pursuit of perfection. Quality is of the utmost importance at Suisin;only the finest quality knives make it to the consumer...

Green Leather Knife Attache Case for Western Style Knives Green Leather Knife Attache Case for Western Style Knives
Sale Price: $250.00

As elegant as designer luggage, this roomy bag is the first attaché style knife case to be produced in luxurious leather. This case is a stylish forest green leather with tan leather trim and black-on-black paisley print lining inside...

Rustic Ranch Bamboo Cutting Board Rustic Ranch Bamboo Cutting Board
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $19.99

These eco-friendly cutting boards are harvested from bamboo, a highly renewable resource. The beautiful color, grain, and artwork create a wonderful combination of functionality and design. Highland Graphics, Inc...


Western Cutlery

Since the Victorian era, one of the most popular Christening gifts for a baby boy has been a silver cup or silver tankard - a beautiful present that is often passed down from generation to generation. But why should such a seemingly utilitarian object become associated with such an important rite of passage?

Although the Christening cup became increasingly popular in Victorian times, the myths and tradition surrounding cups themselves have roots going back many thousands of years.

Drinking vessels have had a deep and enduring significance in people's lives since early prehistory. From the cups and jars used in Sumerian and Egyptian funeral rites to the Beaker and Celtic cultures of Western Europe, cups and goblets have been used for millennia to carry the ashes and remains of the dead, drink the blood of vanquished foes and seal binding vows.

Think of the cauldrons of the druids, the Vikings' horned cups and the Celtic quaich and it is plain that cups, tankards and goblets carry a significance way beyond their simple function. Then consider that sports teams compete for cups. The World Cup, the FA Cup, the Ryder Cup and the America's Cup are all fought over with passion and skill, but why are they competing for cups rather than forks, saucepans or kettles?

Part of the cup's legacy may come from the ritual of sharing a drink from a single cup, as in the Loving Cups and Grace Cups drunk at formal banquets and dinners. Trust and communal bonds are reaffirmed when drinking from the same cup and this is mirrored in the chalice and the Communion service in the Christian Church.

The Christening cup obviously has precedents from our distant past, which have been adopted over time and assumed a greater religious significance. From the concept of plenty - "My Cup Runneth Over" - in Psalm 23, to the cup of judgement and obligation in Christ's words in Gethsemane - "Let this cup pass from me" - the cup itself has a resonance throughout Christian tradition.

One of the world's most celebrated cups is the Holy Grail. This was the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and later by Joseph of Arimathea to catch Christ's blood at the crucifixion. It features in Arthurian myth and countless legends, imbued as it was with great power.

So, perhaps the baby boy who receives a Christening cup on the day of his Baptism is receiving something more than a simple cup, he is receiving a Christening gift that reflects fundamental beliefs and traditions from our distant past.

Richard Hoare is a director of ASSERgerrard Limited, owners of http://www.christeningsilver.com where you will find the perfect Silver Christening Cup or Silver Christening Tankard. Other silver Christening gifts include egg cups, cutlery sets, napkin rings, rattles, jewelery and bibles.


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