Crataegus Set of 3 Cheese Knives with Banded Stone Handles

Serve soft, firm and aged cheeses with three polished knives that have banded stone handles.

Crataegus is a set of three cheese knives in three blade shapes: a wide spade for soft cheese, a pointed knife for firm wedges and a long straight blade for aged cheese. Each handle is a slice of banded stone in warm gray and tan, set on a polished nickel blade. The banded stone handles have a soft brown and gray tone, and the polished nickel blades are slightly different shapes, so the set looks designed rather than generic.

Place all three beside a cheese board at a dinner, a restaurant tasting or a hotel lounge. The stone handles give each knife a slightly different pattern, and the polished nickel suits Transitional and Modern tables. The warm stone handles make each knife different, so the set looks like it was chosen piece by piece.

Specifications

• Collection: Metropolitan Decor Essentials
• Pieces: Set of 3
• Materials: Brass, stainless steel, stone
• Finish / Color: Polished nickel with banded gray and tan stone handles
• Assembly: This item does not require assembly
• Item number: MD-MDE-20438

Where to use it

• Dinner party: Set beside a cheese board.
• Wine bar: Offer a trio of knives for a tasting.
• Hotel lounge: Serve an evening cheese plate.
• Gift: Pair with a marble board.

Planning notes

Give each cheese its own knife to keep flavors apart. The wide blade suits brie, the pointed blade suits firm cheeses and the long blade suits aged cheeses.

Gray and tan stone pairs with white marble and brass. Pair with the Juneberry or Nectarine marble boards, which also use agate. Use the wide blade for soft cheese and the long blade for aged cheese. In a hotel suite, a set of three on a small board is a neat welcome item.

Who this is not for

• Not for outdoor use: we recommend it for indoor rooms.
• Not for the dishwasher: hand wash only.
• Not for chopping: the knives are for serving.

Care

Hand wash with mild soap and dry right away. Do not soak the stone handles. Dry the handles right away.

About Metropolitan Decor Essentials

Metropolitan Decor Essentials is our own label: practical furniture, serveware and accessories we choose for how they work in a room and how easily they slot into a larger scheme. Every piece is named for a plant, and each one is picked by the same team that has been curating interiors for our customers since 2009.

Frequently asked questions

How many knives are in the set?

Three.

What are the handles made of?

Banded stone.

Do the handles all match?

Natural stone varies, so each handle is slightly different.

Which cheeses do they suit?

Soft, firm and aged cheeses, one blade shape for each.

Is there a set of four?

Yes, Paulownia is a set of four with stone handles.

Trade & project orders

Designers, architects and hospitality buyers can open a MetropolitanDecor trade account for project pricing and help planning multiples across guest rooms, suites and lounges.

Shipping

Ships within 3–5 business days. All sales are final; please inspect your delivery and report any shipping damage within 48 hours of receipt.

Please note: Because this item is made to order or specially sourced, it is final sale.