Pott Formado Cheese Knife

c. 1993

Ralph Krämer’s 1993 Pott Formado Cheese Knife followed his revelatory Parmesan Knife with an implement devoted to all dairy cheeses. 21 cm long, its ergonomic handle terminates in a graceful arc that will slip through any thickness or texture, while its prongs are ideal for serving. Made of 18/10 stainless steel finished in a matte brush, the knife joins its Parmesan precedent in a collection with others devoted to bread and butter. 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.

Pott flatware, knives and accessories are all dishwasher safe however we always recommend hand washing when possible. For Pott knives, hand washing is ideal as to not dull the blade or be exposed to acidic food remnants. Regular maintenance, such as wiping your stainless steel products with a non-abrasive metal cleaner or using silver polish for all sterling products, will ensure that you can enjoy their appeal and elegance for decades. Pott can refurbish your flatware and sharpen your knives, as well as replace damaged blades. The traditional crafting process of Pott products is your warranty for a perfect and enduring quality product.

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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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