Rolin Knives 210mm Chef 52100 Nashiji Dyed Oak Bone Micarta Strop Featuring a CPM S30V steel blade and aspirational picnickers Featuring a CPM S30V steel blade with a Desert Verde Cerakote finish These are best suited for those already using thin edged Japanese knives and maybe not the best first Japanese knife for someone used to tougher knives We were able to test a few of Nick's knives and were impressed not only with the craftsmanship and aesthetics but also the edge performance Nick's blade shapes and styles are inspired by his years as a fine dining line cook that preceded his time spent in NYC as a bartender after earning a degree in Sustainable Agriculture from UCSC