This knife is officially Nigels' favourite!
It can be used as both a push cut on straights and curves with little need for a rule or form, and as a pull cut in reverse grip, Japanese style.
The shape of the grip really comes into it’s own in either style.
The angle of the grind has been chosen to get the most out of the cut, but not so shallow, it binds.This helps with the push cuts, but is also large enough to rock cut as well.
In both grip styles, the blade is shaped to ensure there is no contact with the user making it very safe in either option.
The knife is laser cut from 2mm D2 Tool steel with a Vibropolished finish, fitted with a Black North American Walnut Handle secured with polished solid Brass Bar and finished with Mineral Oil to bring out the natural lustre and grain of the beautiful wood
Ideally sharpened on a flat strop with compound
Available to buy in a 3 knife set with a stunning purpose made presentation box to store the knives in!
Reviews
I used my prize voucher from the 2025 National Saddlery Competition, a class kindly sponsored by George Barnsley and Sons, to purchase this knife and I’m absolutely thrilled to bits with it. The handle shape makes it really nice to hold and it came out of the box super-sharp. I think it’s going to end up being a favourite. Thank you so much for your generosity it is much appreciated.