• Desk Knife
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  • Desk Knife
  • Desk Knife
  • Desk Knife
  • Desk Knife
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Desk Knife

Rated 4.8 out of 5
Based on 26 reviews
A cutting tool tuned to the ecstatic.

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A multipurpose cutting tool intended to live on your desk, always within reach. Inspired by the Japanese kiridashi knife, but recontextualized for the contemporary workspace, the Desk Knife is elemental and satisfying to use. Learn more about the development of the Desk Knife here. Looking for a refined home for the Desk Knife? Consider the Desk Knife Plinth.

  • 5.25" x 0.625" D
  • Solid Stainless Steel, Solid Brass, Vapor Black PVD finish on Solid Stainless Steel (Vapor Black)
  • 4.5 oz
  • The Desk Knife's blade is cut symmetrically and fit for either left-hand or right-hand use
  • Please note there is a 5 business day lead time for all engraving services
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average rating 4.8 out of 5
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Reviewed by Liz A.
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Rated 5 out of 5
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Perfection

There is nothing that Craighill builds that is NOT....PERFECT.

ADD this to their list.

I have TWO of these.....because....

I'm a designer with two studios.....and I use these all the time.

First.

The design..itself...it beautiful......it is SLEEK in your hand....designed to fit comfortably in your PALM.....and it WORKS.

the knife is SHARP....cuts thru cardboard...paper....like BUTTER....as i try to use these in lieu of scissors...just cuz.

I grab this all day long to assist in my design studios...creating things outta thin air....and used with materials that...at times...will not budge with a simple exacto knife blade...but...VOILA...WILL be cut with this beautiful blade.

It is both lovely and functioning.....oh...and SUBSTANIAL.....SO.......what better tool to use on a daily basic.

If you CRAVE .......the unusual....the beautiful..... the ability to SURROUND oneself with ORDER and DESIGN.....and...a fantastic TOOL AT HAND.......buy this people.

You will not be disappointed.

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Reviewed by Floyd H.
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  • Useful
  • Hefty
  • Satisfying
  • Tactile
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Excellent in function and form

As always, product is the perfect balance of form and function

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Reviewed by Richard
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  • Daily Essential
  • Collectible
  • Hefty
  • Beautiful
Rated 3 out of 5
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NOT recommended for opening anything other than mail. Exceptional art/desk piece.

Disclaimer - I own several Craighill products and love the majority of them (including the all puzzles, 3 types of trays, and several of the "desk" products). This review is for the desk knife in brass only (for which I've also purchased the plinth also).

I have owned this knife for close to 3 years now, and got my utility out of it as a decorative piece, but also strictly opening up letters a plethora of amazon boxes that arrive every single day. Given the price standpoint, I would have expected this knife to last me a lifetime. However, this was not the case, when I opened up my latest package, while applying excessive force at an awkward angle. The picture sums it all up - while the edge is not necessarily too sharp, the tip has bent completely after opening up a package that was sealed with fiberglass tape. Obviously YMMV here with your usage, but I was disappointed to have this happen, especially since all of the other products I've owned were high quality and reliable until this day.

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Reviewed by Pozza
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  • Great Gift
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Rated 4 out of 5
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cute but it should come with a stand

pointy and i love it but the pics make it look like it comes with a stand >:(

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Reviewed by Dan H.
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  • Built to Last
  • Hefty
Rated 5 out of 5
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Desk Knife

This is a very cool and useful knife I never knew I needed. I have have it on workbench in the garage and seem to go for it for so many reasons.

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