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How do I rest a knife?

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How do I rest a knife?
To rest a knife politely, place it on the edge of your plate. Do not pick your knife up until you need it to cut your food or spread butter. Shop a variety of antique and vintage knives on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Ceramic Knife Rests Box, Green Color, 1960, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
knife rests are in perfect condition, and the box is in a very nice padded TEXTURE.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Knife Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 knife rests by La Maison Jean Goujon, XXth Century. Set of 6 silver plated knife rests
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Knife Boxes

Materials

Silver

12-Piece Set of Mid-Century Modern Knife Rests Made by Daum Nancy France
By Daum
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful set of 12 crystal knife rests from the French brand Daum Nancy. The knife rests have an
Category

Vintage 1960s French Knife Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Hilliard & Thomason Knife Rests, 1908
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of four sterling silver Hilliard & Thomason knife rests, Birmingham, 1908. 3 inches wide by
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

16 art deco silver knife rests
By Benjamin Rabier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
large set of knife rests in stylised animal forms from the 1920/1930's each piece is stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Silverplated Knife Rests - A Pair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A pair of Victorian silverplated knife rests, faux bamboo. Each measures 3"w., 1 1/4"d., 1"h.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

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