Found it in my in-laws drawer where they had butter dishes etc What’s this?? Fork there for scale.

A knife rest, often decorative, keeps a knife’s blade off the table surface, preventing stains on tablecloths.

They come in various designs and materials like metal, silver, or porcelain, adding elegance to dining settings.

Historically, they were used in formal meals but are less common now. Comments also mention uses like serving knife rests and baby dumbbells, with anecdotes on maintaining traditions and table settings.