Laguiole Prestige Designer Knife 1 Piece 12 cm 1 Front bolster Hand-chiseled Pacific Blue Mother-of-Pearl under Transparent Resin Stylized fly Damascus blade Unique Piece

Paua shell is known for its rich iridescent colors, making it a popular material in jewelry. The interior of the shell is mainly silver, but with shades of green, blue, and sometimes pink. These exceptional visual characteristics make Paua mother-of-pearl a popular choice for making high-end knife handles and other cutlery accessories.

Paua shells can be found off the coasts of Florida, California, New Zealand, and many small islands in the South Pacific. However, the Paua species is exclusive to the shores of New Zealand, making it less readily available and more valuable.

In cutlery, Paua mother-of-pearl is particularly appreciated for making luxury knife handles.

The combination of its rarity, vibrant colors, and iridescent shine makes it a sought-after choice for collectors and artisans.
Knives adorned with paua mother-of-pearl are not only functional tools, but also objects of art, reflecting the harmony between nature and human know-how.