Description
This singular nakiri by Nick Watson of Monolith Knives is distinguished by a matching handle and saya, each adorned with kumiko motifs traditionally constructed from individual pieces of wood set carefully, one by one. The octagonal wa handle brings together ancient bog oak, white oak, and naturally dyed resin, capped with a gently contoured nickel silver bolster that adds comfort and understated elegance in hand.
Honed for versatility and cutting performance across a wide range of ingredients, the 180mm / 7” blade delivers a thin, hard, razor-sharp edge to the board. Nick’s tall, expertly sculpted convex bevel geometry is inherently ornamented by the structure of the material itself: Vinland-pattern Damasteel stainless damascus, a high-performance, small-batch steel produced in northern Sweden at a forge with roots reaching back to the late 1600s. Standing 57mm tall at the heel and balanced just forward of it, the blade moves naturally in the hand, while the softly rounded spine and choil provide lasting comfort in the pinch grip for long prep sessions.
Thoughtful in execution and rich in detail, this one-of-a-kind nakiri reflects a measured balance of tradition, material, and modern craft—designed to be used daily and appreciated over time.
