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    Keeping The 'Odd' Family Tool Business Sharp Through 3 Generations

    A father and son reflect how their family has honed toolmaking through three generations at their Brooklyn, N.Y., shop. Despite pandemic stresses, they hope to be in business well into the future.
    by Eleanor Vassili Sep 04, 2020 2 minutes
    During a StoryCorps interview last week, Joe Bianco, left, and his son Peter, reflected on their craft — one that's been honed in their Brooklyn tool shop for three generations.

    Recently, Joe and Vinny Bianco have seen slow days at their tool shop in Brooklyn, N.Y.

    The twin brothers took over Bianco Brothers Instruments from their father in 1992. Now, each of their own sons is working beside them, expertly sharpening knives and blades for a wide range of trades. They also manufacture instruments for

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