Feathered Lotus Nakiri 155mm

An exquisite damascus pattern in itself, Casey Vilensky’s metallic ‘Lotus’ pattern has been feathered, forged by hand, and given keyhole handle construction in the formationof this stunning chef’s nakiri. With its straight, thin, and razor-sharp edge, lack of tip for fast, efficient vegetable chopping, and superbly shaped, symmetrical, convex bevel geometry for cutting performance and food release, the extraordinary details witnessed through a close inspection of the homemade steel are overshadowed, if at all, by the utilitarian potential of a one-of-a-kind culinary tool. Never sacrificing function for form, we’ll simply remind you to get lost, between ingredients or at the end of a long day, in the intricacies of Casey’s damascus, including the nuances found throughout the blade’s front and back faces, within the facets and curves of the integral bolster, and along the blade’s spine for yet another perspective on the twisted, turning, layered steel. Balanced beautifully just at the blade’s 53mm-tall heel the knife moves naturally and nimbly in the hand, weighted for steady, consistent cuts with every movement. Filling the mosaic damascus steel’s keyhole and extending backward through its gorgeous, shield-shaped form is a piece of Tasmanian Blackwood with as much depth, character, grain, and color as any we have seen before. Another incredible offering from this North Vancouver, Canada-based artist.