Crossed Signals Chef 178mm

Nick Anger’s latest work of culinary art will not leave you with crossed signals. Its message is clear: take me home, love me, use me,and you will be rewarded. The mesmerizing mosaic damascus, however, may have a mind of its own. Forged by hand at Nick’s Vermont studio from 1080 and 15n20 carbon alloys, the one-of-a-kind pattern is sculpted into a hardworking, versatile, and beautiful blade designed for all manner of daily meal preparation. Standing 53mm tall at the heel, the bevels slim downward with convex geometry from the rounded spine to a sharp, refined, nicely balanced edge with the toughness for the rigors of the kitchen and the precision for every slice. From the forged integral handle bolster forward the spine tapers steadily and aggressively so that the final inches of the blade are quite slim throughout their height, resulting in a touch of lateral flexibility in the front quarter. Paired to the comfortable, rounded bolster is a ring of black micarta, then a stunning piece of curly maple to complete a simple, elegant, Western-style handle. Balanced superbly just at the bolster-to-blade transition this handcrafted chef’s knife is quick, nimble, and natural in the hand.