Creativity In Wood

Creativity In Wood sells beautiful knives with wooden handles and a variety of decorative but functional cutting boards, all handmade by Naples-based Jerry Oppenberg in his wood shop on Front St.

“I went to school in New York City where it was mandatory to take wood shop, and I always wondered what the hell do I need this for,” he said. “I sold my clothing company and was bored, so I became a realtor and started working with wood. I’m having fun with it. My hobby became my business.”

Oppenberg said he has been making his knives and boards for about twelve years and has sold over 10,000 knives, the most popular product he sells at the market.