What is a fruit knife?

A fruit knife, also called a paring knife, is a small knife sharp enough to cut fruit with a fancy handle.

Fruit Knife

Knife Fork

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Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Child Knife/Fruit Knife No 321

Sold|~~$134~~

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Child Knife/Fruit Knife No 321

By Georg Jensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Georg Jensen Pyramid Sterling Silver Child Knife/Fruit Knife No 321. Measures 16.5 cm / 6 1/2 in.

Category

20th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boxed - 19th century - FRUIT KNIFE & FORK - Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1864 Maker JYC

Sold|~~$406~~

Boxed - 19th century - FRUIT KNIFE & FORK - Hallmarked:-Sheffield 1864 Maker JYC

Located in York, GB

This fruit knife and fork are particularly attractive - see the deeply carved, mother of pearl

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

23-Piece Midcentury Dessert Set Flatware with Bamboo Handles

Sold|~~$390~~

23-Piece Midcentury Dessert Set Flatware with Bamboo Handles

Located in Antwerp, BE

serving piece One cheese knife One fruit knife.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bamboo

Art Deco Cocktail shaker Set with Cherry Amber Bakelite Handle by Glo Hill

Sold|~~$620~~

Art Deco Cocktail shaker Set with Cherry Amber Bakelite Handle by Glo Hill

By Glo Hill

Located in London, GB

bakelite stand with measuring jug spoon and fruit knife Measures: H 34 cm, W 20 cm, D 20 cm Canadian

Category

20th Century Canadian Art Deco Barware

Materials

Chrome

Dansk Jens Quistgaard "Kongo" Serving Pieces

Sold|~~$695~~

Dansk Jens Quistgaard "Kongo" Serving Pieces

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Lambertville, NJ

(two) and serving fork Ice tea/bar long handled spoons (three) Fruit knife Butter spreader Meat

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tableware

Carl Auböck Carved Walnut Fruit Bowl and Knife Set Model '4640', Austria, 1950

Sold|~~$1,300~~

Carl Auböck Carved Walnut Fruit Bowl and Knife Set Model '4640', Austria, 1950

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Carl Auböck Carved Walnut Fruit Bowl and Knife Set Model '4640', Austria, 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Fruit Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the fruit knife you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each fruit knife for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Find 88 options for an antique or vintage fruit knife now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the fruit knife you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each fruit knife bearing Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made fruit knife has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Carl Auböck are consistently popular.

How Much is a Fruit Knife?

Prices for a fruit knife start at $79 and top out at $13,944 with the average selling for $240.

Questions About Fruit Knife

What is a fruit knife?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A fruit knife, also called a paring knife, is a small knife sharp enough to cut fruit with a fancy handle.