The bestselling Wire Monkey Nux is a palm-held, circular sourdough scoring tool (or "lame" in French) is handcrafted from solid American black walnut. Wire Monkey is renowned for its industry leading bread lames. They’re made in Connecticut, USA and have been named best bread lames by The New York Times.
🌰 Latin for Nut, the UFO Nux is twice the thickness of the other UFOs and has much deeper sculpted grooves, which makes it easier to open and tighten. The design was inspired by the moon jellyfish.
If you are considering one of these circular style lames and you have any type of hand disability, this is the best model for you.
🪵 The UFO Nux is made of solid American black walnut and stainless steel hardware. Ambidextrous, designed for ultimate fine control over scoring with a retractable blade for safety - no more cuts for blade holders!
The NUX features an ambidextrous, ergonomic design with deep sculpted thumb rests for precise scoring control, and safely stores the razor blade inside.
Key Features & Design
Ergonomics: Designed with finger indents and a dedicated thumb rest, making it incredibly comfortable to hold and allowing for deep, detailed scoring cuts.
Material: Made of solid American black walnut and stainless steel hardware. It contains no plastics and is soaked in fractionated coconut oil, meaning no harsh chemicals touch your dough.
Ambidextrous: Perfectly suited for both left- and right-handed bakers.
Safety: Eliminates the risk of accidental cuts from exposed blade handles, as the sharp corners of the blade are kept secure.
Included: Comes with a pack of standard double-edge razor blades, easily tucked and locked inside.
Maintenance & Care
Because the Nux is made from natural, chemical-free wood, it requires a little upkeep to keep it looking and performing its best:
Hand Wash Only: Do not soak the wood in water or place it in the dishwasher, as this can cause warping.
Regular Oiling: Periodically treat the wood with coconut oil (or a food-safe wood wax) to prevent it from drying out. Try our very own Secret Sauce wood conditioner for best results!
