This Legendary Bladesmith’s Long-Awaited New Knife Looks Like an Instant Classic
Ever since writer Stinson Carter profiled Quintin Middleton for Gear Patrol magazine a couple of years ago, we’ve been huge fans. The Saint Stephen, South Carolina-based bladesmith has been handcrafting fantastic bespoke chef’s knives since 2010, and each new release seems more dazzling than the last.
Named for a Japanese word meaning “embers,” the Nakarobi presents a blend of form and function that demands closer examination.
This week, that trend continues with the launch of Middleton’s latest masterpiece, the Nakarobi. Named for a Japanese word meaning “embers,” the knife presents a blend of form and function that demands closer examination.
Middleton Made Knives Nakarobi
Middleton Made Knives Nakarobi
Using the experience he has gained creating knives for top chefs such as Kwame Onwuachi, Marcus Samuelson and Iron Chef Michael Symon, Middleton has built another beauty.
The blade, which measures a formidable eight inches in length, boasts a BG42 stainless steel San Mai core with a 420 jacket. Its convex shape is intended to ease food release.
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