Desert Ridges Parer 95mm

Wrought iron is layered atop 1084 and 15n20 carbon steel alloys to form the very handy, all-business blade of this one-of-a-kind utility paring knife byNick Rossi. Forged at Nick’s Maine studio, the 95mm / 3.7″ blade is just right for a wide variety of cuts whether peeling and preparing vegetables, trimming proteins, or, if we may be so bold, feasting at the dining room table with a fork in the other hand. Thin and sharp while tough and ready for anything, the edge is backed by the usually superb convex bevel geometry expected of Nick’s top-quality work. The blade’s spine, giving a visual glimpse into the multi-layered blade formula, tapers steadily from a solid 3.8mm to a slim, pointed tip, providing strength and ample material in the rear for the toughest foods, and a refined profile further forward for precision on the cutting board. Comfort and control come courtesy of a gorgeous handle sculpted from cottonwood with head-turning grain, colors, and chatoyance, finished with a pair of flush, polished steel pins and a black micarta frame.