Echium Four-Piece Cheese Set with Black and Pearl Handles

Four cheese tools with black and pearl striped handles, so every cheese on the board has the right tool.

Echium is a four-piece cheese set with polished steel blades and striped handles in black and pearl-white. The set includes a flat spade for firm cheeses, a bent-tip knife for wedges, a two-tine fork for cutting and a leaf-shaped spreader for soft cheeses.

Each tool is about 7 inches long with a slim 1 inch handle, a compact size that fits a standard cheese board or slate. The black and pearl stripes suit modern, glam and transitional tables, and match the Echium salad servers.

Specifications

• Collection: Metropolitan Decor Essentials
• Dimensions: 1 in W x 0.1 in D x 7 in H (2.5 x 0.3 x 17.8 cm)
• Materials: Stainless steel with resin and mother-of-pearl handles
• Finish / Color: Polished steel with black and pearl striped handles
• Pieces: Four: spade, bent knife, fork, spreader
• Item number: MD-MDE-20121

Where to use it

• Cheese board: Give each type of cheese its own tool.
• Wine tasting: Set out a flight with a matching set of tools.
• Restaurant or wine bar: Present a cheese course with a coordinated set.
• Gift set: Pair with a slate board and a wedge of cheese.

Planning notes

Set the four tools on the board with the handles facing out, in order of cheese hardness. The striped handles are slim and light, so they suit serving tasks, and not heavy cutting.

The set pairs with the Echium salad servers for a matching table. Pair them with a marble or slate board and a small bowl of nuts and fruit. Hand wash the tools and dry them right away, and keep the handles out of long soaking. For a tasting, set the four tools in a row beside a flight of three cheeses and a small bowl of honey. In a restaurant, a second set lets staff swap the tools between tables. Wash soon after use, since salty and acidic foods can leave marks on steel, and dry the handles so the striped finish stays crisp.

Who this is not for

• Not for cutting hard or frozen foods: these are serving tools, not kitchen knives.
• Not for the dishwasher: hand wash only to protect the handles and finish.

Care

Wipe clean after each use and dry with a soft cloth. Hand wash only; avoid bleach and scouring powder.

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

What is in the set?

Four tools: a spade, a bent-tip knife, a fork and a spreader.

Which tool is for soft cheese?

The leaf-shaped spreader suits soft and spreadable cheese.

Is there a matching serving set?

Yes. The Echium salad servers share the same handle.

Can they go in the dishwasher?

We recommend hand washing only.

Is it a good gift?

It suits hosts and cheese lovers.

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.