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Cake knives and serving sets that are anything but dull

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Let’s face it, the cake cutting thing can be an awkward experience. But you can make it a little easier with some of these funky cake knives and serving sets that just might distract your guests from the fact that you don’t know what you’re doing.

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Let’s face it: the cake cutting thing can be an awkward experience. Make it a little easier and funkier with this two-in-one cake cutter and server that kinda looks like cheese! Honestly, this thing is brilliant. (And it comes in different colors! I like orange, green and yellow.)

Here are some more options for cake knives and serving sets that could have the power to turn an awkward cake cutting situation into a rockin’ good time…

Nambe Arrondi Cake Knife and Server 2 Piece SetNambe has a fantastic twist (get it?) on the classic cake serving set. These stainless steel babies are freaking sexy.

Ricci Anvil 2 Piece Stainless Cake Knife and Server SetHere’s another contemporary cake cutting set that’s also made of stainless steel.

uncommongoods cake knifeI love this cake knife from Uncommon Goods that looks like a butcher knife. It’s apparently engineered to dice through gooey layers of cake without sticking or leaving residue on the blade.

French Bull Melamine Cake Knife These funky patterned cake knives made of high-grade, shatter-resistant melamine are freaking phenomenal. Perfect for super colorful weddings!

beach wedding cake serverThis beachy cake cutting set features shimmering starfish, embellished with diamond dust and Swarovski crystals. I know, right? Pretty schnazzy.

table saw cake cutterCake saw FTW! After you’re finished showing your cake who’s boss, you can take it home and slice and dice your lettuce without discoloring it.

Jamie Lynn Wedding Elegant Metal and Frosted Glass Vine Cake Knife and Server SetWith its frosted glass handles covered in crawling metal vines and angled silver end tips, this is one bad ass, heavy-duty, cake cutting set.

eiffle tower daggerHaving a french-themed wedding or a wedding in Paris? Cut your cake with this badass Eiffel Tower dagger!

wedding cake breakerI have a new obsession with cake breakers ever since I found one at an antique store. It’s kind of an amazing way to cut your cake. I really like the handle on this one.

b517 bloody evidence chefs knifeAny Halloween brides out there? This bloody evidence chef knife from Think Geek is definitely something you need to use to cut your cake.

Cake Knife by SteltonThe Stelton Cake Knife is a stylish and super modern cake knife in the shape of spade.

crocodile knifeThose of you that also read Offbeat Home probably know by now of my affinity for utensils that resemble animals, so it wouldn’t be a surprise that I am crazy about this crocodile cake knife.

Pylones Dachshund Dog Cake Pie or Pizza Server Stainless Steel CarmelAnd then Tribe goddess Ang alerted me to this stainless steel cake, pie or pizza server that’s shaped like a dachshund. And get this: the tail is a hook for hanging!

Pink Glitter Cake Server Set Pink Glitter Cake Knife Server SetPinky pinky bling bling over here ads a little pizazz to your cake cutting moment in the spotlight.

Twig Cake Server Set Twig Cake Server SetFor the nature-lovers, there’s this awesome serving set with handles that look like twigs.

Birch Wood Cake Knife Server 9For even more nature-y options, there’s this birch wood cake knife and server combo. It’s super cheap and convenient!

elven knife of aragornGet your geek on with this authentic replica of the Elven Knife of Aragorn from Lord of the Rings. I have to thank reader Dani who used this to cut their cake and for pointing this beauty out to me.

Musical Cake KnifeDude! A musical cake knife — the ultimate distraction! It has three different, pre-programmed songs, including the wedding march, BUT you can also record your very own song to play back when it’s time to cut the cake.

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