Nakiri Chef Knife in 1080 w/ Curly Maple

This Nakiri is a Japanese style chef knife constructed of 3/32 inch thick 1080 high carbon steel with a forged finish. The handle is assembled with an Afican Blackwood bolster and beautiful Curly Maple. Hidden tang construction. Blade length is 6 1/2 inches, 11 1/4 inches overall. Forged.

About the Maker: Grant Nabity has been serious in his knife making since 2021. He is from Tescott, Kansas and is currently an ABS Apprentice Smith and a board member of the KCKA (Kansas Custom Knifemakers Assoc.) with aspirations of becoming a Journeyman Smith in the ABS. His primary style of knife is kitchen and hunting knives with a emphasis on the Brute De Forge style. He enjoys forging as close to finish as possible.