Confluence Damascus Nakiri 188mm

North Vancouver bladesmith and damascus artist Casey Vilensky has delivered a one-of-a-kind integral damascus nakiri built for all manner of daily vegetable processing needs and styled to headline the kitchen. Forged by hand, Casey shapes the 188mm / 7.4″ long by 63mm tall blade from a confluence of two twisted house-made damascus patterns, the bold, pure nickel-infused, lower-layer portion sandwiched between a spine and edge bar of the second, dense, undulating pattern. Balanced a hair in front of the blade’s heel, the knife is weighted and steady in the hand, offering a feeling of power and control with which to move the slim, razor-sharp edge and subtly convex bevels effortlessly through ingredients. A forged integral bolster shows off the nuances of both damascus patterns beautifully, the top and bottom faces contrasting the sides for a striking finish. Completing the handle, steel meets a ring of vintage canvas micarta followed a comfortably sculpted piece of gorgeous ringed gidgee full of grain and character.