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knifer

knifer

8.8
A person who makes or sells knives as a job
  • noun
  • /ˈnaɪfər/
translation icon : cuchillero
  • Many people in the town relied on the local knifer for their kitchen tools.

Examples

  • As a young apprentice, he learned the trade from a master knifer.

  • The talented knifer provided custom-made knives for professional chefs in the area.

  • The skilled knifer crafted beautiful blades for the entire community.

  • The skilled knifer crafted beautiful blades.

  • Many knifers attend the annual knife show.

  • After years of practice, the local knifer became known for his exquisite knife designs.

  • Local restaurants often purchase their knives from the experienced knifer downtown.

Synonyms

cutler
vsknifer
24 9.9

A person or shop that makes and sells knives and other cutting tools

is narrower, focusing professionally on making or working with sharp tools
blader
vsknifer
9.3

A person who sharpens or fixes knives and other cutting tools

focuses more on making or selling rather than repair work

How Skilled

cutler
24 9.9
knifer
8.8
beginner
81 1.0

Surface Forms

knifer singular
knifers plural

Morphology

knifer = knife (transparent) = knife + er

The sense is a straightforward occupational agent noun built from 'knife' plus '-er'.

Etymology

Knifer comes from knife + -er, with -er meaning 'person who does something'. A helpful way to remember is like baker: a baker makes bread, so a knifer can mean 'a person who makes or sells knives'.