Definition

Noun: A person who makes, sells, or repairs knives and other cutting implements (cutlery).

Usage

The word "cutler" is a specific occupational noun. It is used to identify a person whose profession involves working with cutlery. It is a somewhat specialized and historical term, as this specific trade is less common today.

Examples

• In the 18th century, a cutler would have a workshop on the high street.
• The museum exhibit featured the tools of a master cutler from the Victorian era.
• He apprenticed with a cutler to learn the craft of knife-making.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be part of a proper name for a business, e.g., "Jones & Sons, Cutlers."
• Historically, cutlers often belonged to guilds, such as the Worshipful Company of Cutlers in London.

Variants and Related Words

• Cutlery (noun): Knives, forks, and spoons used for eating or serving food; more broadly, cutting instruments.
• Cutlery shop (noun phrase): A store where cutlery is sold.

Synonyms

• Knifesmith
• Blade-smith
• Cutlery maker/dealer

Notes

While "cutler" can refer to someone who repairs or sells cutlery, its most traditional and specific meaning is a maker of cutting tools. The synonym "knifesmith" is more specific to the act of forging blades.

Noun

1. a dealer in cutlery