The knife is perfect for spreading soft cheese or dip onto crackers. The matching fork could be used to serve pickles or olives. Used together, the pair make a pretty cheese set. Both are about 5" long. They're made of high quality silver plate, to which I've added contrasting gold-washed mottled red acrylic beads. The beads were made in West Germany in the 1960s, at a time and place when acrylic bead-making had reached its zenith. We bring you only the best, here at SPARKLE PLENTY. All of our one of a kind and limited edition artisan beaded jewelry is individually handcrafted in our studio in Los Angeles, California. Our indie boutique jewelry styles and fashion accessories make fabulous gifts. Bracelets, necklaces and earrings in beautiful contemporary, vintage, antique and retro designs. All designs, text and photos copyright Sparkle Plenty Fine Beaded Jewellery 2002-2006 and may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior, express written permission. All rights reserved.