Design Detail

The Finger-Hole Grip: How It Changes the Way You Cut

The first thing people notice when they pick this knife up is the hole near the spine of the blade. It is not decoration: it changes how your hand sits on the knife.

How it works

Your index finger goes through the cutout, just above the handle. That locks your hand in a fixed position, for steadier, more precise control.

• More control on precise cuts like thin tomato slices or fine onion dice.
• A steadier grip with wet or greasy hands, when an ordinary handle tends to slip.
• Better balance, since your hand sits closer to the blade's center of weight.

The handle

The handle is made of pakka and acacia wood. Pakka is a dense, resin-stabilized wood that stands up to kitchen moisture better than plain wood, and its dark grain gives the knife its look.