This popularly sized nakiri (vegetable knife) features a versatile, slightly convex grind that is thin behind the edge and features a forge-textured spine, durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of torch colors - a finish inspired by the trout streams of east Tennessee. The full tang bolster imparts a confident feel, while the majority hidden tang adds to the comfort, ease of maintenance and overall balance. Octagonal handle.

The Performance Series pairs premium carbon steel with artisan handles, creating the highest performing knife that showcases storied handle materials HWF is known for.

• size: 6 3/4” blade / 12 7/8” overall / 2 3/16” @ heel

• weight: 198 grams

• blade: 26C3 carbon steel, trout finish

• handle: stabilized brown sycamore (gift from C. Buchanan, Jonesborough, TN), African Blackwood (Paris, clarinet factory), stabilized ash burl