S-Forged Graphite Nakiri 170mm

Forged by hand in Suffolk, UK by Polish bladesmith Leszek Sikon is a nakiri designed to perform a range of daily kitchen tasks with absolute ease and efficiency. And a great deal of tactile pleasure. Created only with heat and hand-hammering, this blade’s compound bevel geometry makes the nakiri’s task of vegetable chopping even smoother with its reduced friction and food release benefits. ‘Spicy White’ 26c3 carbon steel is utilized to create a strong but thin edge that is razor sharp below a convex stretch of primary bevel, built for precision cuts, and at the same time, combined with the knife’s satisfying overall weight, the most demanding cuts and densest ingredients. Additionally, a layer of nickel not only adds visual appeal, a trademark of Leszek’s well-loved ‘Graphite’ styling, but also ensures proper blade hardness and toughness, and is secured inside an outer, mild steel cladding. For grip, a simple and smooth piece of dark claro walnut wood is shaped into a classic, octagonal wa handle that provides superb comfort and control in conjunction with the other feature Leszek is so well known for: a brute-de-forge integral bolster forged from the same piece of steel as the blade.