A knife is one of the most basic tools of mankind craftsmanship. And more importantly, a knife is a perfect example of an object that’s form is truly for its function no unnessary parts. A knife marks man’s raw craft into the long stick form, edges for cutting and made of media that suits all our dishwashers. Yet, something that was once handcrafted, is now so mass-produced that the individuality and differentiation is gone. Knifes today are so stipped of ther aesthetic appeal that these utensils often go unnoticed. However, I am luck my brother has preserved one of the few still artistic pieces of the past.
Here, this knife has kept its story and truth behind its beautiful aesthetic décor. The engraved and sculpted floral design adds texture and the continuation of the metal grooves fit perfectly in the hand-which I’m sure the maker did intentionally because even the aeshetics relate to the form and function on the knife. Yet it also has a story. Every object has a story to tell and can bring meaning into reality. For my brother, this knife was his girlfriends, and every time he uses it, he is reminded of the memory, when she “jabbed” his heart.
On a much light note, this knife makes me feel inspired and reminded that even the tiniest inconspicuous objects of basic design can still be beautiful and innovative, that everything I touch on a daily basis, has been carefully crafted and designed. As a utensil for function, this simplistic object can be molded and transformed into such unity into a kitchen set. Or balanced between the place mats on a dining room table. The functionalities are endless for this utensil, weapon, tool...
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