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Blade: Forged Nitro V High-Carbon Stainless Steel (62HRc)
Bolster: Burlap Micarta, Mother of Pearl Spacer
Handle: White Narra
Inlay: White Mother of Pearl
Grind: Flat grind, Hollow S-grind
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Blade: Forged Nitro V High-Carbon Stainless Steel (62HRc)
Bolster: Brass-Infused Carbon Fiber, Brass Spacer
Handle: Bog Oak
Inlay: Gold Lip Mother of Pearl
Grind: Flat grind, Hollow S-grind
The rough surface adds character, keeps some memory of the process, and makes each blade feel a little more alive. I’ve also been thinking a lot about weight and how to keep the tactile quality of forged blades without adding bulk to its edge, where it matters most. This latest set was built with two priorities in mind: to retain the forged texture and reduce overall weight for comfort during extended use.
I experimented with these properties in two builds, a bunka and a gyuto. Both blades are forged from Nitro V stainless steel and shaped with an asymmetrical grind. One side features a hollow S-grind with minimal forged texture near the spine, while the opposite side uses a flat grind with more pronounced forged finish.
The goal was to keep cutting performance efficient and balanced while preserving the visual character of the forged surface.
The Bunka features a brass-infused carbon fiber bolster paired with bog oak, finished with a gold lip mother of pearl inlay.
The dark grain of the handle bleeds into the blade with its the forged finish which allows the wood to seamlessly pair with both sides of the asymmetrical blade.
On the Gyuto, I sculpted white Narra into a wa-handle and paired it with a burlap micarta bolster which provides a sleek transition from the forged finish of the blade to the warm tones of the wooden handle.
I finished off the white Narra handle with classic white mother of pearl inlays which grounds the whole piece into a cohesive silhouette.
Together, the two knives form a set that balances form and function. They reflect the same design philosophy, but take shape in different ways—proof that performance and personality can coexist in a blade.