Nakiri 170mm Forged S GoMai #2 Oliver Märtens nature almost duplicates the pattern

nature almost duplicates the pattern in the figure of the bog oak handle

Fitted with a beautiful Raffir Allume handle

satisfyingly weighted

In the expert hands of this Austrian master the result is a blade with flawless cutting performance

Nakiri 170mm Forged S GoMai #2 Oliver Märtens nature almost duplicates the patternThis geometry features significantly less surface area due to the hollowed out sections above the bevels. The result is significantly improved food release and reduced friction. Typically the geometry is created by grinding the hollows on a belt grinder, but in this case Leszek has forged them by hand. The result is a particularly stunning and unique piece of precision artistry. The narrow bevels are thin and convex ground. Exceptional food release