The item is a set of six stainless steel table knives, likely steak knives, featuring black handles.
The blades are made of stainless steel. Each knife has a black handle with a minimalist, slender design. They appear to be table knives, with a serrated edge for cutting meat, a common design in flatware sets. There are six matching knives in the set.
The blade mark “CI STAINLESS” is the maker's mark for a vintage flatware company, and pieces marked "CI" often include the word "JAPAN" elsewhere on the item or packaging. In this case “JAPAN” is stamped on the back of the blades.
The "CI" company produced a variety of stainless steel flatware patterns. The cutlery was typically manufactured in Japan, a common origin for mid-century modern (MCM) stainless steel sets. These items were popular in the 1960s and 1970s and are now considered collectible vintage items. The knives feature the iconic minimalist Danish Modern or MCM design, often with black composite handles. The "STAINLESS" stamp indicates the use of stainless steel.
Knowing the correct mark is "CI" should help narrow down specific patterns, such as "CIF10 (Fleur-de-lis Design)" or "CIF7 (Starburst)".
The knives are in well-used condition, however still perfectly usable.
Length: 21.5
