With gorgeous green and purple dyed box elder burl reminiscent of the vibrant scene you might find beneath the surface of tropical waters, sculpted in comfortable, wa-style handle form, the handle seems to set the tone of this gorgeous chef knife handmade by Niko Nicolaides. Ground from stainless Damasteel damascus, etched and polished to reveal the Bjorkman's Twist pattern created at Damasteel's Swedish foundry, Niko delivers a blade that will excel in all aspects of daily meal prep. Tall at the heel, thin and sharp at the edge, and tapering to a needle-like tip for precise slices and detail work, the blade is balanced and versatile, with excellent convex bevel geometry for efficient cuts and performance on the board. Built to be your kitchen workhorse, Niko provides a long, relatively straight edge that will also slice and carve with the best. The handle fills the hand, tapering slightly from back to front, beautifully rounded at each transition line, and fitted with a carbon fiber spacer.