Vintage Soviet Resin-Handled Decorative Knife – Embedded Floral Design – c.1970s–1980s
Description:
A vintage Soviet-era decorative knife featuring a sculpted steel blade with fluted ribbing and a striking resin handle embedded with bright coloured molded flowers. These knives were commonly produced across the USSR in the 1970s–1980s (particularly in Ukraine, Armenia, and Central Asian republics) as souvenir and household novelty items.The handle is cast from thick tinted resin in pink and red hues, with floral motifs set beneath the surface for a three-dimensional effect. The blade is machine-pressed with pronounced ridges—typical of Soviet light-industrial cutlery and souvenir production during the period.
Compact, quirky, and distinctly retro, this piece makes an interesting collectible for Soviet memorabilia, resin art, or mid-20th-century decorative knives.
Features:
• Origin: USSR (likely Ukrainian/Armenian/Central Asian workshop)
• Era: c.1970s–1980s
• Construction:
– Pressed/fluted steel blade
– Cast resin handle with embedded floral decorations
– Full tang secured with metal pins
• Length: approx. 9 inches (see photos for scale)
• Style: Soviet-era decorative/souvenir knife
Condition:
Good vintage condition with age-related wear. Light surface marks to blade and minor resin scuffs. No cracks or structural issues. Handle colours remain vibrant.
Materials:
Steel blade, cast resin handle.
Type:
Decorative Soviet knife / collectible souvenir item.
