Rolin Knives GoMai 230mm Gyuto Lohman Carbon Green Karelian Birch with Saya

Hand forged GoMai style gyuto made from carbon steel from Friedr. Lohman. in Germany. The hand laminated 5 layer GoMai is made from a 1018 mild steel outer, nickle and 1.2419.05 hagane (core steel) and features a medium 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 green dyed stabilized Karelian birch with G10 and box elder spacer. Comes with custom saya made from poplar with a leashed copper pin.

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.