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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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Mid-Century Modern Set of Animal Knife Rest, 1930s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Set of Animal Knife Rest, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

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

Set of 6 Knife Rests, Model Cheval, 1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960. Set of 6 knife rests, Model Cheval, 1960, silver plated
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

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