A person who makes, repairs, or sells knives and other cutting implements. A craftsperson specializing in cutting tools and flatware.
From Old French 'coutelier' derived from Latin 'cultellus' (little knife), diminutive of 'culter' (knife, plowshare). The profession emerged in medieval Europe when specialized metalworking became essential.
Medieval cutlers were among the most essential craftspeople, creating everything from kitchen knives to surgical instruments to weapons. Their work literally shaped civilization by providing the tools that enabled everything from cooking to surgery to warfare.
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