Set of four Dansk teak-handled stainless steel fruit knives in the Fjord pattern, designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1954. A mid-century classic, this pattern is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. In original fitted box (lid missing). Early production made in Germany, late 1950s.

Fruit knives are the same shape as steak knives, but smaller, measuring about 7 1/4 inches long. Each knife is marked Dansk Designs Germany with the larger four ducks mark, indicating earlier manufacture.

See my blog post on Dansk's Fjord and other flatware here: https://www.jenisandberg.com/blog/2012/04/gotta-dansk-fjord-flatware-by-jens.html

Overall condition is good. Very minor wear to the stainless steel. Natural variation in the color and figure of the teak handles. All plugs are present and show light wear; no separations at the handle. The box is missing its lid and has substantial losses to the black color (looks like a lot of tape was peeled off).

This flatware is NOT safe for use in dishwashers. I recommend rubbing the wood handles with a food-safe oil once or twice a year to keep them in top form.