Cutlery Cutlery Cutlery includes any hand implement used in preparing, serving, and especially eating food in Western culture. A person who makes or sells cutlery is called a cutler. The city of Sheffield in England has been famous for the production of cutlery since the 17th century and a train – the "Master Cutler" – running from Sheffield to London was named after the industry. Cutlery is more usually known as silverware or flatware in the United States, where "cutlery" usually means knives and related cutting instruments. Although the term "silverware" is used irrespective of the material composition of the utensils,
Michael Messer deceased American songwriter, composer and record producer. Michael Messer Michael Messer (born 28 February 1956) is an English singer, songwriter, slide guitarist and record producer. He is noteworthy for his ability to combine acoustic National steel guitar, as well as slide guitar, into his playing style. The American magazine, "Spirit", listed Messer as one of the greatest slide guitarists alongside Duane Allman and Ry Cooder. Messer is included in the "Virgin Encyclopaedia of the Blues". He also appeared in his own 'blues' episode of the BBC Television show, "ZingZillas". Messer was born in Middlesex, England. In his formative years, Messer