French Baguette Knife in Wood and Metal

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French Baguette Knife – Wood & Metal Trompe-l’œil – France, 20th Century : This is an unusual and highly decorative … Read more French Baguette Knife – Wood & Metal Trompe-l’œil – France, 20th Century : This is an unusual and highly decorative bread knife, made in France during the 20th century, cleverly designed in the shape of a traditional French baguette. The object is a trompe-l’œil piece: one part of the wooden baguette slides open to reveal the concealed metal blade inside. The coloration mimics a real loaf of bread, with beige and brown tones, and subtle shading that perfectly imitates the crust of a baked baguette. Main Features: Origin: France, 20th century Materials: Wood and metal Shape: French baguette, hyper-realistic design Function: The back half slides open to reveal a bread-cutting knife Finish: Natural beige and brown tones, mimicking real bread crust Style: Trompe-l’œil, humorous yet elegant Usage: Functional kitchen utensil, tabletop curiosity, or decorative piece See less