Utkarsha Srivastava

THE MOST EXPENSIVE KNIVES IN THE WORLD 1.The Gem of the Orient The Gem of the Orient is actually made by Buster Warenski from Nevada, USA and it is currently the most expensive dagger in the world due to the amount of precious gems which adorn it. With 153 emeralds and nine diamonds decorating it and featuring a stunning handle made of jade with gold filigree, this knife is beyond stunning. The beautiful object took no less than ten years to complete and it was sold at an auction a while ago for $2.1 million 2. Nesmuk Jahrhundert Messer Another eye popping Nesmuk creation, the Jahrhundert Messer is actually the most expensive kitchen knife in the world, featuring a blade forged by Lars Scheidler with 640 layers of Damascus steel and an edge of carbon steel. The handle of this incredible piece comes from a bog oak that’s 5,000 years old which was beautifully decorated with platinum and 25 diamonds, so it is only normal that this exquisite knife is priced at almost $100,000. 3. Nesmuk Diamond Studded Knife Claiming to be the sharpest knife in the world, this one stunning knife was designed by Quintin Nel and Hoffman/Pieper with a handle made from sterling silver and a blade of carbon steel. There are eight diamonds embedded into the handle and its shape was inspired from ancient knives to be beautiful and highly efficient. The blade was coated in titanium and Teflon to ensure the utmost durability and sharpness. Priced at around $40,000 (almost the same as a decent new car), this knife comes in a beautiful piano box with a diamond ring included, since the two go so well together, hitting the jackpot for him and her both 4. Spearpoint Lace Knife Another creation of William Henry, this knife features a blade that was hand forged from ‘Boomerang’ Damascus steel, with a ‘lace’ design that gives its name. The manufacturers of this beauty needed hundreds of hours to finish the small engravings by hand and this alone makes its price quite high.When you add the 24 carat gold and the unique design, you will understand why this wonderful knife is worth $25,000. 5. Monarch Steampunk Dragon Knife Made through the collaboration between William Henry, Mark Hoescht and Mike Norris, this amazing knife has a “rich and intricate balance between elegance, function and superlative artistry”, as its creators best describe it. The steampunk aesthetic makes is appear quite complicated with sculptural details that were engraved with 24 carat gold and copper inlays. The blade is also hand made from Damascus steel and the fact that this knife was just a one-off piece puts its price to $18,500.