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SOUTHERN MADE
HOME-GROWN PRODUCTS FOR THE

SOUTHERN-MADE KITCHEN

01 .

Made for a Purpose

Crafted with a handle fashioned from a bourbon barrel by Richmond , VA ' s Väsen Brewing Company , these oyster knives are constructed from AEB-L stainless steel and undergo a specialized high-toughness heat treatment process . Forged by the skilled artisan Brent Stubblefield , a contender on the History Channel ' s " Forged in Fire ," these blades are meticulously designed for Chesapeake oysters but versatile enough for any oyster variety . Prepare for oyster season with the addition of portable fire pits and leather and canvas aprons alongside these artisancrafted knives . Bourbon Barrel Oyster Knife ➞ $ 175 southern-crafted . com
In recent years , there has been a shift from buying primarily from big box stores to preferring to buy from smaller , locally owned establishments . With holidays coming up , the team at South compiled this list to help with those tricky-to-buy-for people . Or for yourself because there ’ s never a bad time to treat yourself .
Words : Erin Kay Shaw
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