Pott Burrado Butter Knife

c. 1995

Once Ralph Krämer perfected the Bread Knife, it was only natural in 1995 to turn his careful eye to its constant companion. But there’s nothing everyday about the Pott Burrado Butter Knife: at 17 cm of 18/10 stainless steel finished in a brushed matte, it spreads butter — or cream cheese, or clotted cream, even jam — like a dream thanks to its chic curve and ergonomic handle. The Maestro series of knives embodies a process perfected over the last century, linking the classic elegance of Carl Hugo Pott’s early damascened steel to the 90-step process today’s artisans use to create legacy pieces in the Mettman factory in Germany.

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Artist Hugo Pott

Hugo Pott

Germany

Hugo Pott coined the whimsical term "spoonery" for his flatware, the process of creating his seemingly effortless designs is however very calculated. Master craftsmen apply a century of accumulated wisdom and skill in the production process, which for those humble spoons include more than 30 steps—and more than 90 for knives, handmade of molybdenum and vanadium steel alloy, with handles of quartz-sand for an exceptional balance.

Pott’s father, Carl Hugo Pott, founded the eponymous workshop in 1904; three decades later, Pott transformed the steel specialists into true artisans, fashioning utensils of his own conception throughout the mid-20th Century. He also commissioned collections by fellow modernists including Hermann Gretsch, Paul Voss, and Josef Hoffmann, all equally ergonomic and elegant.

Third-generation craftsman Hannspeter Pott joined the fold in 1985, keeping the spirit alive while initiating bold collaborations with Ljubisa Misic, Ralph Krämer, Stefanie Hengel and others. When the legendary Siebel family bought the company in 2006, Pott had won some 700 global awards and earned spots in the permanent collection of institutions like the Museum of Modern Art.

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