Description
Forged by Nick Anderson of Nanda Knives in Oakland, California, this 165mm nakiri is a finely balanced, vegetable-focused chef’s cutting tool built for serious prep work. The choice of materials and finishing touches combine to produce an object of sculptural, functional art. The blade features an extraordinary carbon damascus pattern developed by Nick in collaboration with Joshua Prince of Rhode Island and Charlie Ellis of Indiana—a creation they call Nautilus—forged from a blend of 15n20, 1080, and 1084 high-carbon alloys. Standing 59mm tall at the heel and extending 165mm / 6.5” from the integral damascus bolster, the blade offers a wide, grounded profile designed for clean push-pull cuts and full-length edge contact on the board. Ground thin with superb symmetrical convexity along the primary bevels, the geometry minimizes resistance and enhances food release, especially when slicing through dense vegetables. The technical precision of the grind is matched only by the uniqueness of the steel itself, with its flowing, organic patterns that captivate the eye as much as the hand. The handle, sculpted from richly toned ebony and accented with brass, provides stability and comfort, its dense weight balancing the forward-focused blade. Completed with an heirloom-fit bolster of the same damascus as the cutting edge and finished at the rear with a flush, polished retention bolt cap, the construction speaks to both durability and refinement. From forge weld to final polish, every detail of this nakiri reflects Nick’s dedication to functional performance, clean lines, and an aesthetic shaped by technical mastery and organically inspired design.
