Mother’s Day gift guide by New West KnifeWorks

New West KnifeWorks' Mother's Day gift guide has top-of-the-line gifts for the expert chef who has everything or beginner expanding their horizons. Photo: Lindley Rust.

PARK CITY, Utah. – With Mother’s Day just a few days away, New West KnifeWorks put together the ultimate gift guide for the moms in your world, whether they’re most comfortable in the kitchen or just starting their cooking journey. This gift guide gives options for beginners and experts. New West’s “knife concierges” are also available to help you find the best Mother’s Day gift.

For beginners:

The Approachable Knife: The Chopper

A mid-size knife that makes a large-size impact on the cutting board. This signature knife has been a New West classic since its award-winning debut on the fine arts and crafts circuit. While vegetables have nightmares about this chopping champion, you’ll have sweet dreams about making salads and salsa.

The Classic Starter Set

This classic combo covers everything you need on the cutting board. Conventional wisdom says you need two knives to take care of business, a chef knife and a paring knife. If you or your loved one is kindling a passion for cooking– quality knives will get the fire going. The Classic Starter set is an excellent investment for a lifetime of culinary adventure.

The House Warmer Set

Since our early art show days, the 5” Chopper has been a signature knife. Coupled with a G-Fusion paring knife, this duo will serve double duty prepping your hors d’oeuvres and beautifying your cheeseboard.

For experts:

The Chris Kidder 12″ Special

Who doesn’t want the biggest knife in the room? New West KnifeWorks Founder Corey Milligan designed this knife for his uber chef brother-in-law. For the serious cook who already has it all.

The 9″ Chef Knife

We consider it a privilege to have our knives in the hands of professional chefs. So, when the Editor-in-Chief of Food and Wine Magazine, Hunter Lewis, described the 9″ as his “best friend in the kitchen,” we were over the moon. Wide at the base, generously curved, and thin at the tip, the 9″ is highly versatile, and you will continually discover new jobs for it to do.

The Kitchen Companion Set

Each knife in this set has a professional pedigree. These are the preferred picks of pros and vetted by the nation’s top test kitchens. The collection contains all the essentials: a cutting board knife, a serrated knife, and a paring knife — plus our classic and convenient Chopper as the final masterstroke.

Accessories for the mom who almost has it all:

A “Cadillac of its kind,” Spatula

Don’t let the name fool you; the fish spatula is the “utility knife” of spatulas. Of course, it’s great for flipping fish, stirring, and cutting but the thin profile also makes it fantastic for easily slipping under omelets, pancakes, and latkes. This same spatula was heralded as “the Cadillac of its kind” by the Wall Street Journal.

If you only have one spatula in your kit, this is your best bet- it even doubles as a slotted spoon in a pinch.

Our Rugged yet Refined Apron

Designed to safeguard a pro chef or knifemaker at our factory, The Everyday Apron combines comfort and durability with the premium weave of legendary American Cone Denim. The lightweight, 100% cotton-lining makes for great breathability and encourages the apron to drape attractively over the body because who doesn’t like looking good in the kitchen?

The Toughest Little Masher

Small Size, Big Heart. This masher is a workhorse, and it’s not just for potatoes. It also produces velvety guacamole, rustic apple sauce, and perfectly crushed berries for pies and jams.