Cheese Knife

• Artist: attributed to Jens Quistgaard (Designer)
• Medium: Wood and stainless steel
• Geographical Location: Japan
• Dates: ca. 1955
• Dimensions: 1 x 8 x 3 5/8 in. (2.5 x 20.3 x 9.2 cm)
• Markings: (impressed on rear of blade): DANSK/INTERNATIONAL/DESIGNS,LTD/THORUN / JAPAN/c (in circle)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H28, 6HH
• Accession Number: 2002.72b
• Image: CUR.2002.72a-b.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Flaring, rounded handle of stainless steel sandwiched between two egg-shaped wooden elements at handle terminal. At juncture of handle and blade, blade flares out to broad, u-shaped section with a cutting slit just below shoulder.