Thin, dark, and made for countless hours of vegetable prep, this nakiri was forged by hand in Suffolk, UK by bladesmith Leszek Sikon. Brute de forge integral bolster construction weights the knife forward, letting its mass and slim edge move effortlessly through ingredients. At 9.7oz / 274g, it is a tough workhorse built for long prep sessions in kitchens large or small. Leszek's style, informed by years of artist blacksmithing and wide-ranging metal forging, combines a rustic, understated feel with excellent geometry and a house-made blade material that earns a second look: a bright, meandering line of pure nickel cutting through a sea of dark carbon steel. Ancient bog oak tapers forward to meet the bolster in a simple, traditional handle that stays comfortable through every cut. *Each Graphite knife is forged by hand from house-made steel and may not match the photo exactly. The measurements have been updated to reflect the one-of-a-kind knife you will receive.