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    Seascape resin cheese knife in a styled flat lay with dried flowers and natural linen

    Engraving inspiration

    A short word on the handle.

    Cheese knives take short engravings beautifully on the timber handle. A single word, initials, a date. Pick from our favourites or write your own.

    By occasion

      Tip: The handle is narrow. Keep your engraving to a single word, initials, or a date for the cleanest result on the timber.


      The everyday, considered

      A small ritual that grounds the day.

      A wheel of brie on a Saturday. Slicing manchego for the after-school snack. The cheese plate, every Friday.

      A cheese knife is the smallest tool on the board, but it sets the tone for the whole gathering. Considered, slow, beautiful. Built to live where you live, not in a drawer.

      "The most beautiful knife on the board. Everyone asks where it's from."

      Eve, given as a wedding gift

      Close-up of the Seascape resin handle showing the swirl of pigment against natural acacia in soft window light
      A TFD branded kraft gift box with cream ribbon and personalised 'a gift for you' card on textured beige surface in soft natural light

      The arrival

      It arrives like the gift it is.

      Every order is packed by hand in our studio, wrapped in our branded gift box with a personalised card from you. No invoice. No pricing. No paper trail. Send it direct or unwrap it together.

      The Box

      Branded kraft box, rigid, ready to give.

      The Card

      A personalised note from you, included free.

      The Receipts

      None. Send it straight to them, no pricing inside.


      Questions, answered

      The things people ask first.

      How big is the knife?
      Approximately 16 cm long. A handcrafted resin and acacia handle, paired with a polished stainless steel blade. Sized for cheese, butter, pâté, and softer spreads.
      How does the engraving work?
      Engraving is included with every knife. You type what you want at checkout, and we laser-engrave it onto the timber handle in our Sunshine Coast studio. Best for short text: a name, initials, a date. Try the engraving assistant if you want help.
      Will the resin fade or crack over time?
      No. Our resin is UV-stable and high-quality, designed to keep its colour and finish for years. Keep the knife out of constant direct sunlight, and avoid the dishwasher. Hand wash with warm soapy water and air dry.
      How long does shipping take?
      Engraved knives ship within 1 to 2 business days from our studio. Standard delivery across Australia is 3 to 4 business days. Express is 1 to 2 business days. Free shipping on orders over $149. Priority dispatch (same-day) available at checkout for an extra $10.
      Can I order a custom engraving or larger quantity?
      Yes, for corporate gifting, wedding party gifts, or larger custom quantities. Email hello@thefifthdesign.com.au with the details.
      What if it doesn't land?
      We accept returns within 30 days, even on engraved pieces. Gifts are personal. If it doesn't land, email hello@thefifthdesign.com.au and we'll sort it.

      The Fifth Design

      We make objects that hold the moments worth keeping.

      Made by hand on the Sunshine Coast. Camphor Laurel sourced sustainably, by removing an invasive species from Australian forests. Every piece is unique, because the resin flows differently each time.

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      Engraving Inspiration

      Add a second line

      Your engraving fits up to two lines. Use the second for a date, a love from, or the family name.

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