With a first-of-its-kind hollow steel handle shape that combines facets, angles, and curves in a stunning and unique, and superbly comfortably way, Saul Kokkinos-Kennedy's latest chef knife, Circumstellar, is one for the books. Based in Australia, this talented engineer, designer, and metal artist has spent years developing the techniques that led to this one-piece, all-steel construction, and the results, in both aesthetic beauty as well as geometry, balance, and performance, are second to none. With weight distributed evenly from a point around one finger's width in front of the blade's heel, the 6.7oz / 190g of 14c28n stainless steel moves effortlessly and naturally in the hand, shaped for all manner of daily work in the home or professional kitchen. The 226mm / 8.9" edge is thin, hard, and razor-sharp, sitting below tall, full-convex bevels, and a spine that tapers from a stiff, sturdy 3.3mm in front of the integral handle to barely 1mm an inch from the opposite end, and then further to a fine, needle-like tip positioned perfectly for precision slicing and detail work offers versatility and unlimited function. A one-of-a-kind masterpiece combining the skills and vast knowledge of this incredible maker becomes an heirloom object for generations of cooks.
