Wooden-Handled Tea Knife with Screw-On Cover

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A short pointed tea knife for loosening portions of compressed tea. A wooden handle and matching screw-on cover keep the form simple, with a choice of carved or smooth finishes.

At the tea table

• Short pointed metal blade with the patterned surface.
• Wooden handle with a matching screw-on cover.
• Gold-tone threaded collar.
• Three distinct finishes: carved Black, carved Brown 1 and smooth Brown 2.

Choose your pieces

Choose Black for the dark carved finish, Brown 1 for the reddish-brown carved finish, or Brown 2 for smooth brown wood. Each option contains one knife and its matching cover.

Specifications

• Tool type: tea knife for compressed tea.
• Components: one tea knife and one matching screw-on cover.
• Materials shown: wood and metal; wood species and metal grade are unconfirmed.
• Brown 1 supplier image: approximately 6 cm blade, 1.8 cm diameter and 17 cm closed length.
• Brown 2 supplier image: approximately 6 cm blade, 1.8 cm diameter and 16.5 cm closed length.
• Dimensions for the Black option are not separately confirmed.

Every option and its pictured configuration

Black — Carved

Pictured configuration: One short patterned metal blade in a wooden handle with a matching wooden cover; Carved black wood.

Black carved handle and cover.

Gold-tone threaded collar.

Brown 1 — Carved

Pictured configuration: One short patterned metal blade in a wooden handle with a matching wooden cover; Carved reddish-brown wood.

Reddish-brown carved handle and cover.

Gold-tone threaded collar.

Supplier image: approximately 6 cm blade, 1.8 cm body diameter and 17 cm closed length.

Brown 2 — Smooth

Pictured configuration: One short patterned metal blade in a wooden handle with a matching wooden cover; Smooth brown wood.

Smooth brown handle and cover.

Gold-tone threaded collar.

Supplier image: approximately 6 cm blade, 1.8 cm body diameter and 16.5 cm closed length.

A tea knife and its matching cover.

The short blade and wooden handle are shown alongside their matching screw-on cover. Tea and tray are styling props.

A tea-cake scene.

Use care when loosening compressed tea, keeping fingers and the other hand clear of the blade path. Work gently and do not force the tool.

The tool at rest in compressed tea.

The Black option carries the carved wooden finish and short patterned metal blade.

Use

Unscrew the cover and place the tea cake on a stable surface. Keep fingers and the other hand clear of the blade path. Work gently from an accessible edge to loosen a small portion, without forcing or twisting the blade against hard resistance. Use only for compressed tea and replace the cover after use.

Care

Wipe the blade and wooden parts gently and dry thoroughly before replacing the cover. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaning and dishwashers. Check that the cover is secure before storage. The blade is pointed; handle with care and keep away from children.

Helpful details

Is each option a set of three knives?

No. Each option is one tea knife with its own matching screw-on cover. The three finishes are separate choices.

Which finishes are carved?

Black and Brown 1 have the carved patterns. Brown 2 has a smooth wooden finish.

Is the metal Damascus steel?

The blade has a visible patterned surface. Its metal grade and manufacturing method have not been confirmed.

Is the tea cake or tray included?

No. Tea cakes, trays, books and other scene props are for photography.