This piece was forged and finished by hand in Quebec as a singular expression of an ongoing exploration in form and balance.

It is built for daily use, but carries the intention of lasting far beyond it.
 
This knife reflects a more deliberate phase of the work — where creativity, choice of material and  process are pushed slightly further.
 
The blade was shaped and refined by hand, displaying a subtle agencement of 7 layers of steel, with attention given not only to performance, but to the relationship between weight, taper, and movement. The result is a tool that feels composed and assured in use, yet retains the presence of its making.
 
The handle and saya were carefully made from an agencement of decomposed wood and partially eaten nuts, collected near my home, then stabilized in gold dyed resin, and finally drawn in hot pink epoxy. The creative intention was to capture and freeze in time the beauty nature offers us, even when it starts decaying , and to put in light this paradox.
 
Natural variation, grain, nut holes and subtle irregularities are not corrected — they are preserved as part of the knife’s character.
 
Like all my work, it is meant to be used regularly. Over time, the surface will shift, the patina will deepen, and the object will carry visible traces of its place in the kitchen.

It is built for daily preparation including vegetables and boneless meat, from large prep sessions to more precise work. Comfortable to use over extended periods and easy to maintain with regular sharpening. It will develop character over time through regular use. 
 
 
Details:
 
Steel: 7 layers of steel in a San Mai construction, with high carbon steel 125Cr1 core and 1018/15N20 clad
Blade length: 7.65"
Overall Length: 13.75"
Handle and saya: Stabilized gold dyed wood with pink epoxy, insert of black ebony and G10 spacers
Finish: Nashiji (polished kurouchi)
Special note: stop pin made of black ebony, octogonal
 
Each knife reflects deliberate choices in form, balance, and finish.
 
Basic care and maintenance information can be found here.
 
Please allow 2–3 days for shipping, as each order is personally prepared by a one-person team