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1975

  • Work on this object began.

1988

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Cheese or Bar Knife from "Original" Bar Set Knife

This is a knife. It was designed by Peter Holmblad and manufactured by Stelton A/S. It is dated designed ca. 1975 and we acquired it in 1988. Its medium is stainless steel. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Dr. Richard Grant. It is credited Gift of Dr. Richard Grant.

  • Cheese Knife
  • chromium-plated brass.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2015-5-10

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 21 × 3.2 × 2.6 cm (8 1/4 in. × 1 1/4 in. × 1 in.)

It has the following markings

On blade, etched: [1] STELTON STAINLESS DENMARK

Cite this object as

Cheese or Bar Knife from "Original" Bar Set Knife; Designed by Peter Holmblad; Manufactured by Stelton A/S; stainless steel; L x W x D: 21 × 3.2 × 2.6 cm (8 1/4 in. × 1 1/4 in. × 1 in.); Gift of Dr. Richard Grant; 1988-5-8

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