Metaphys Rassen Paper Knife
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$110.00
$110.00
per item
The Rassen Paper Knife is a truly beautiful object and unique among letter openers. The soft, round edges draw inspiration from both the lines of the hand and the edge of a curved envelope flap. Pick up the knife, and you will be surprised by how light it feels, but try flexing it, and you will realize it feels indestructibly durable. Its aerodynamic shape allows it to rest comfortably no mater how you hold it. The large hole in the middle aids in your ability to firmly grip the knife, and it easily tears through envelopes.
Each Rassen knife is made by hand of die cast aluminum and finished in anodized aluminum. The black, matte finish is anti-errosive, abrasion resistant, and it feels as good as it looks. The Rassen utilizes a unique manufacturing process called nanocasting. Creating the knife's thin, twisting form with center hole would be impossible through traditional die casting techniques. Nanocasting requires specialized machinery that uses electromagnetic force to melt the aluminum to a very unique consistency and allows for an incredibly precise casting. The process is typically reserved for precision parts in optics and consumer electronics.
The knife comes wrapped in a microfiber cloth and placed inside a custom made wooden box. This truly is a unique gift for the design continuous professional and has the potential to be cherished for generations. 
 
Each Rassen knife is made by hand of die cast aluminum and finished in anodized aluminum. The black, matte finish is anti-errosive, abrasion resistant, and it feels as good as it looks. The Rassen utilizes a unique manufacturing process called nanocasting. Creating the knife's thin, twisting form with center hole would be impossible through traditional die casting techniques. Nanocasting requires specialized machinery that uses electromagnetic force to melt the aluminum to a very unique consistency and allows for an incredibly precise casting. The process is typically reserved for precision parts in optics and consumer electronics.
The knife comes wrapped in a microfiber cloth and placed inside a custom made wooden box. This truly is a unique gift for the design continuous professional and has the potential to be cherished for generations. 
 
- Die cast aluminum
- Matte black anodized aluminum finish​
- 22 × 2.1 × 1.9 cm (8.7 × 0.8 × 0.7 in)
- Comes in wooden gift box with microfiber cloth
- Made in Japan by Kagawa Diecast for Metaphys
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Metaphys is the brainchild of Chiaki Murata, designer and managing director of Hers Experimental Design Laboratory, Inc. Murata’s desire to create everyday items with unique shapes and added functionality is nowhere more apparent than in his stationery product designs. Metaphys products will challenge your preconceptions about the shape and beauty of office products. Once you have a chance to use them, you’ll understand why countless Metaphys products have been awarded Japan’s prestigious Good Design Award.
