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Ultimate Kitchen ToolsHand-carved in Michigan by Chris Rounds
Handcrafted in the U.S.A.

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Chris and Teri travel to art shows around Michigan. Leave your name and email and you'll hear about upcoming shows, new tools as they come off the bench, and the occasional special.

Six hand-carved wooden Chef's Tools in different woods, each with a leather hanging loop
The Chef's Tool, the first design Chris made for friends and family who cook.

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  • Show dates

    Where the booth will be and when, so you can come see the pieces in person.

  • New from the bench

    New tools, restored bowls, and one-off pieces as Chris finishes them.

  • Specials

    Deals when Chris runs them, including gift-season ones.

Off the bench

Every piece is signed and numbered. Most kitchen tools can be personalized with a short message at no charge.

Honey spoon engraved with a personalized name
Honey Spoon
Long-handled wooden soup ladle on a weathered board
Northern Michigan Soup Ladle
Two restored wooden bowls
Restored Bowls
Wooden cheese board with a hanging hole
Lake Michigan Cheese Board
Small wooden cheese board with an engraved tool
La Petite Cheese Board
Ultimate Kitchen Tools maintenance kit tin with cloth
Maintenance Kit
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About Chris

Chris started carving at nine, when his scoutmaster introduced him to woodcarving. Since then he has carved bowls, birds, ducks, signs, and caricatures. The kitchen tools came later, by popular demand.

He and his wife Teri, an artist, work out of Michigan.

"I enjoy making custom wooden wedding or birthday gifts. Many of the items I make can also be for family Christmas gifts. They end up being passed down through the family, and I am honored."