Unique and extraordinary even by Nick Anger’s standards, a chef knife in the form of a kitchen tanto, hand forged from wagon wheel-clad go mai (five layer steel) with bevels shaped on 48" wheels for subtly hollow geometry above the convex edge. A vein of 15N20 shines in between the reclaimed wrought iron and the 1095 carbon steel edge, giving this already-dramatic blade profile a striking, bold look. Shaped from black micarta and dyed, stabilized maple, the handle with integral bolster is comfortable, and beautiful, as expected from Nick's organically carved handles. A custom made leather-bound wooden saya is included.