Refresh for the New Year
The New Year is all about celebrating a fresh, clean slate in life. Maybe you’re writing resolutions, devoting more time to the things you love, or kicking off a personal project. Whatever your New Year plans hold, here at Local Root, a clean slate starts with the kitchen.
Local Root is proud to offer one of the premier knife sharpening services in the Greater Boston area. We specialize in sharpening straight edge kitchen knives for chefs and home cooks in Massachusetts.
Dull knives? Kick-off the new year with professionally-sharpened blades! Our suburb knife sharpening services are sure to bring a razor-sharp edge back to your knives. We offer both wet-sharpening and whetstone sharpening to keep all of your casual and professional knives in peak condition. We also sharpen serrated knives to make cutting the tough stuff a breeze. All knives are hand-sharpened in-house and can be dropped off and picked up in Newton Lower Falls or Belmont, Massachusetts with no appointment necessary.
Looking to refresh the contents of your knife collection? You’ve come to the right place. Check out the latest and greatest that kitchen knives have to offer!
To start off, we’d like to highlight the Miyabi Kaizen collection by Miyabi Knives. The Japanese word Kaizen—meaning “improvement—barely scratches the surface of this artisanal collection. Boasting stellar hardening technology and the renowned artistry of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, each knife comes made with a VG10 super steel core protected with an eye-catching and gorgeous 64-layer flower Damascus pattern. The CRYODUR blades also feature exceptional sharpness and durability due to the cutting-edge ice-hardening treatment used during the crafting process. Whether you’re looking for precision cutting or a beautiful blade, this collection has it all.
Bob Kramer’s Euroline Carbon Knives are another high-quality and durable collection to explore. Featuring a brand new lineup of blades, this collection from Zwilling and master bladesmith Bob Kramer fuses functionality and beauty to create an unforgettable cooking experience. Carbon 2.0 is a total refresh of the previous collection, boasting a new hand-shaped Micarta handle that is robust and exceptionally hygienic with stunning features such as the inlaid brass rivets and Kramer mosaic pin. To finish out this elite collection, each blade is crafted with straight carbon to deliver a unique, sharp, and keen edge that only this metal can deliver, making these blades truly exquisite to handle and use.
House your fresh, new knives in boast-worthy knife rolls, blocks, or hang them around the kitchen for adequate display and easy access. With the Berti Magnetic Knife Bar, add a touch of sophistication to your kitchen and save counter space. This bar easily mounts on any wall of your choice with two screws and holds up to five assorted knives. Say goodbye to fishing around your drawers for the right knife and proudly display gorgeous designs for guests to admire.
If the Berti magnetic bar isn’t for you, a traditional knife block may be more your style. Zwilling J.A. Henckels offers the perfect solution. Zwilling’s Slanted Knife Block, available in white or natural beech wood, boasts functionality with a more contemporary touch. This Italian-made knife block can hold up to 10 knives using magnets inlaid in the gorgeous wood. Both elegant and durable, Zwilling’s attention to detail with this piece showcases their master craftsmanship and dedication to providing a superb place to store your knives.
Have you considered refreshing your cutting boards? Epicurean’s All In One Boards offer a new way to tackle meal preparation. Boasting dual side usage with juice-catching reservoirs, Epicurean has truly found the balance between functionality and design in this compact, dishwasher-safe cutting board. Not only is this product heat resistant up to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, but it also protects your counters with non-slip black, rubber feet.
Swiss Diamond takes the cake with classic cookware sets to start your New Year off right. Explore the XD 3-Piece Fry Pan And Saute Pan set, complete with a lid that fits both pieces. Swiss Diamond’s craftsmanship is always evolving. Featuring a new and more advanced XD diamond-reinforced coating, scrubbing, and soaking are things of the past when using this non-stick cookware. Modern and kitchen-safe, these pans are sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Last, but certainly not least, add another cookware staple to your collection with Staub’s Round 9 Quart Cocotte. This classic cast iron cocotte features self-basting spikes on its lid, which creates a rain-forest effect, returning the juices back to your food while cooking. Not only is it oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with a heat-resistant nickel-plated knob, but the smooth enamel bottom also works on all stovetops.
Stop by Didriks and Local Root this new year to give your kitchen a much-needed refresh. Visit us in either Newton Lower Falls or Belmont, Massachusetts for personalized recommendations from our staff and top-of-the-line kitchenware you can trust for years to come. Not local? Local Root is proud to offer a robust online shopping experience with free delivery to your door on orders over $80! Shop for quality bakeware, reliable cookware, and other unique kitchen gadgets from the comfort of your own home.