Knives as a form of art. Beautiful samples from all over the world

“Terribly beautiful and incredibly expensive” - this is exactly the phrase that can be said about knives, which from ordinary household appliances have turned into real works of art. These luxury items will not leave anyone indifferent. They are created by the hands of world-famous craftsmen from precious metals and precious stones. In this article we will tell you about the most beautiful and expensive knives in the world.

Lancet Ouroboros

Edged weapons from a company with a rich history and worldwide reputation, William Henry. Its cost is $18,500. This folding royal "dragon knife" is completely handmade. Its handle, engraved with three dragons, is inlaid with gold, silver and copper.

The blade is made of high-quality Damascus steel, and the decor will surprise even the most picky collectors. The knife is packed in a stylish leather case. The set also includes a wooden box.

Black Panther

The somewhat ascetic, but no less beautiful Black Panther hunting knife costs about $8,000. The blade is made of Damascus steel. The handle is walnut and decorated with a panther's head inlaid with silver and precious stones.

The set includes a scabbard, which is also made of walnut wood and plated with gold.

Gentak Makara

Once again a work of art from William Henry. This folding knife costs $12,500. Its distinctive feature is elegant gold inserts and an image of a hydra on the handle.In addition, Gentak Makara is decorated with precious stones and the rare mineral spinel.

The blade is made of Damascus steel. This edged weapon is a vivid embodiment of the successful union of beauty and quality. The knife is easy to use (the folding mechanism is operated by a button), and the blade is very sharp.

Nesmuk

This edged weapon is literally strewn with diamonds. It owes its appearance to jewelers Quentin Nell and Hoffman Pieper. Such a masterpiece costs $39,000.

The knife has a very unusual shape for our time, but a familiar shape for past centuries (people used similar blades 3,500 years ago).

The durable carbon steel blade is protected with a Teflon coating. It is sharp and convenient, but not every cook will use such cutlery for its intended purpose. The silver handle is decorated with 8 diamonds.

The knife is packed in a case. The set includes a diamond ring designed in the same style.

The Gem of the Orient

“Pearl of the East” - this is exactly what the name sounds like in Russian. An incredibly beautiful and expensive edged weapon, worth $2,100,000 (it was for this money that a Japanese billionaire bought it). Such a specific name does not at all indicate that the knife was made by oriental craftsmen. Its author is the American Buster Warensky. It is noteworthy that it took almost 20 years to create the masterpiece.

Buster Warenski began mastering the technique of making exclusive edged weapons in 1966. It took him 40 years to grow from an ordinary amateur into a real world-famous professional.

800 g of gold were used to create the dagger The Gem of the Orient.The handle is made of dark green noble jade, it is inlaid with 153 emeralds and 10 diamonds. Knife length – 324 mm.

Melee weapons are not always used for their intended purpose. People have long loved luxury, and therefore even the making of knives was able to turn into an art. An exclusive handmade knife is a masterpiece that will be admired by many generations of connoisseurs of beauty.