Using the Fibonacci sequence as the basis for her design, this collection, designed by Mia Schmallenbach, reminds us more of modern sculpture than your basic kitchen tools.  The set seems to be cut from one block of metal and contain a paring knife, carving knife, chef’s knife, filleting knife and their block.

The design was awarded first prize in the Fifth European Award for Cutlery Creation and is produced by Deglon (France).  $600/set.

Mia Schmallenbach, of German and Sri Lankan origin, grew up in Indonesia and has spent the last six years in Brussels working on a masters degree in industrial design at the National School of Visual Arts in La Cambre. She switched to a full design course after completing a diploma in screen printing, a natural development of her longstanding fascination with design and environment.