Rolin Knives GoMai 210mm Chef 52100 Curly Maple

Hand forged, hand laminated 5 layer GoMai chef is made from A203, nickel and 52100 hagane (core steel). It features a thin convex grind with a medium-thin edge with strong distal taper that allows for a precise and smooth cutting action with a substantial feel. The octagonal handle is made from stabilized curly maple with canvas micarta spacer. 

All aspects of this knife were meticulously forged, heat-treated, ground, machined, and shaped with an incredible amount of detail and intention by Nick Rolin. Originally from the Bay Area, Nick earned a degree in Sustainable Agriculture from UCSC before becoming a line cook. Nick’s blade shapes and styles are inspired by his years in the professional kitchen and by his passion for well made things. After leaving kitchens to bartend in NYC, Nick took a weekend knife making class in 2016. This class sent him down the neverending rabbit hole of knife making, and after making knives for friends and colleagues, the eventual demand led to an inevitable return to the Bay Area in 2022 to make knives full-time.

We are impressed with Nick’s work; not only with the craftsmanship and aesthetics but also the edge performance, cutting feel and sharpenability of his knives. We are lucky to have Nick in our backyard and are proud to be able to show his work to our knife community.