Description
Our cheese knife is made as a small mouse: a flat piece of iron with a brass plated finish, a curved back, a pointed nose, one raised ear, a pierced eye and a few engraved whiskers. It measures 10cm long, 6cm tall and 2cm wide and weighs 0.15KG, so it sits neatly in the hand and takes up very little room on a board. The surface is textured and gently pitted rather than smooth and polished, and the lower edge is angled.
It belongs on the cheeseboard, laid beside a wedge of brie or a round of goat's cheese for cutting and serving at the table. A mouse beside the cheese is a small joke that guests tend to enjoy, which makes it a good choice for a dinner party, a relaxed supper with friends or a festive spread at Christmas. Because it is so compact, it also suits a picnic hamper or a small board for two. It makes a thoughtful present for anyone who loves cheese, whether they host often or simply like a good plate of it on a Friday night.
The knife is iron with a brass plated finish. It should not go in the dishwasher, so wash it by hand and dry it straight away with a soft cloth, as iron that stays damp can rust. It should not go in the microwave or the oven either, which is no hardship for something that lives on the cheeseboard. For styling, set it on a dark wooden or slate board, where the brass stands out against the darker surface, and pair it with a single cheese so the mouse looks as though it has just found its supper.
Specification
| Width |
2cm |
| Length |
10cm |
| Height |
6cm |
| Material |
100% Iron |
| Colour |
Brass |
| Finish |
Brass plated |
| Dishwasher safe |
No |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.15KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the cheese knife made of?
It is made of iron with a brass plated finish, which gives it its brass colour and the textured, gently pitted surface across the mouse.
Can the cheese knife go in the dishwasher?
No. It should not go in the dishwasher, so wash it by hand and dry it straight away, as iron left damp can rust.
How big is it?
It is 10cm long, 6cm tall and 2cm wide, and weighs 0.15KG, small enough to sit on a cheeseboard right beside the cheese.
Can I use it to serve cheese at the table?
Yes. It is made for the cheeseboard, for cutting and serving cheese at the table, whether that is a weeknight plate or a dinner party spread.
Can it go in the microwave or the oven?
No. It should not go in the microwave or the oven, so keep it to the table, the cheeseboard and the kitchen drawer.
What does the mouse design look like?
It is shaped like a small mouse with a curved back, a pointed nose, a raised ear, a pierced eye and engraved whiskers, all in brass.