Kneeling Knight Letter Opener

Kneeling Knight "Silent Vigil" Letter Opener

Guardian of Your Correspondence

This statuette captures a knight in a moment of deep concentration, likely swearing an oath of fealty to his liege lord or praying before a battle. He is clad in plate armour inspired by the German style of the 15th and 16th centuries (Maximilian armour), evidenced by the characteristic fluting on the breastplate, pauldrons, and thigh guards. The armour is decorated with gold trim featuring floral ornaments, suggesting the high status of the wearer. A chainmail shirt peeks out from under the plates, protecting vulnerable areas.

The sword held by the knight features a metal alloy blade, sturdy enough to slice through envelopes. The hilt is decorated with faux red gemstones, giving the weapon a ceremonial appearance. The base imitates dark rock, ensuring stability when handling the sword.

Historical Insight: A Gesture of Humility and Strength

In the Middle Ages, kneeling on one or both knees was not seen as a sign of weakness, but as an expression of the highest respect and commitment. This is how a knight received knighthood, asked for mercy, or participated in a vigil – a night watch in a chapel before his initiation. The sword, turned hilt up and blade to the ground, symbolized the cross at that moment. This posture meant that the knight was placing his strength and his weapon in the service of a higher power or ideal.

Care Instructions and Safety

To ensure this faithful servant lasts as long as possible, please pay attention to this advice:

• Material: The statuette is cast from polyresin. It is a hard material that holds details perfectly, but it is brittle. If the statuette falls from the table onto a hard floor, it will likely shatter. Therefore, place it in a safe spot.
• Sword: The letter opener blade is not razor-sharp (for safety reasons); it works by tearing the paper at the fold. Do not try to sharpen it, as you would destroy the surface finish.
• Cleaning: Remove dust only with a dry, soft brush or duster. Water or chemicals could damage the hand-painting, especially the gold accents.

Your interior could also be perfectly complemented by a historical quill pen or a wax seal set, which match this knight beautifully.

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