between shadow and light
Black, gold and silver: this exceptional tricolor piece joins our collection of art knives. It stands out with its extremely fine handcarving work, combining symmetrical curves, floral patterns and textured engraving.
Earth, Moon and Sun: the perfect alignment of a three-body eclipse
The ‘Éclipse’ is a knife crafted from three distinctive elements: a Morta wood handle, a stainless steel spring and two brass plates. These materials symbolically represent the three celestial bodies that influence our daily lives: the Earth, the Moon and the Sun.
The Earth is represented here by the Morta, an exceptional wood selected for its historical richness and unique characteristics. For over 5,000 years, oak trunks have been buried under peat. In this anoxic environment, deprived of air and oxygen, the wood is protected and absorbs silica. Over
time, minerals gradually replace the organic material in a fossilization process, giving Morta its remarkable resistance and durability.
At the center of the knife, the bee and the spring are gleaming in a beautiful silver hue reminiscent of the Moon. Each element has been crafted with precision: the cutler imparts the knife with its unique beauty through refined handcarving and delicate engraving. The splendor of the Sun is reflected in the golden hue of the brass plates, evoking two burning rays at the heart of the eclipse. Three delicate golden flowers, crowned with small diamonds, add a magnificent final touch to this exceptional knife.
