Italian Murano Glass Cake Knife - Black Millefiori

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A gorgeous statement of refined taste, this Italian Cake Knife is crafted by talented Murano Glass artisans in a traditional workshop on Murano island. Its unique design features the handle crafted with stunning Millefiori Murano Glass jewels created by hand using a complicated glass-making technique, which changed little over the centuries. The end result is a mosaic-like pattern in rich colors splashed against the black background, making this cake knife an ideal choice for any festive occasion. Add to that Venice's reputation as the most romantic place in the world, and you have the silverware which is just perfect for the wedding day cake-cutting ceremony, and which will add Venice's special allure to the celebration of love and marriage. Complement this serrated cake knife with the matching cake server to give a truly royal gift to the newlyweds, or to anyone who loves to set their table in style and values the unique artistic heritage of Venice.

• Measurements: The handle is 6-1/2 inch long. The serrated blade measures 7-1/2 x 7/8 inch. The full length of the cake knife is about 14-1/2 inches.
• The blade and all metal pieces of this Murano Glass cake knife are made of the top-quality 304-grade stainless steel and are chrome-plated to ensure long-lasting polish and shine, even after years of use.
• One can immediately see the high quality in the look and feel, as well as in the weight of the cake knife (about 6oz).
• A fine piece showcasing the centuries-old tradition continued by Venice's best glass artisans, this cake knife is certainly a solid choice in high-end silverware and flatware.

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It all starts with crafting special Millefiori canes with a pattern inside, then cutting them into small pieces and carefully sorting them by hand inside a Murano Glass factory in Venice, Italy. The next step is making a Murano Glass bead by hand under a small flame. Then, while it is still hot, dipping the bead into the tray of tiny Millefiori pieces of appropriate colors to create a unique design and pattern. Lastly, the master reheats the bead again to make sure the Millefiori inclusions are completely infused into its surface, finalizes shaping it, and gradually cools it down. Thus, painstakingly, bead by bead, the artisans in Venice, Italy create Murano Glass Millefiori necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, accessories, and other Venetian Glass pieces with beautiful mosaic patterns. This work has been going on for hundreds of years and today Murano Glass masters still use only basic tools and skills honed by decades of experience in their factories and workshops on Murano island.