Weighted and robust in the hand, this 10.1oz / 286g beauty by bladesmith Nick Anger offers a tall, strong, and stiff blade with workhorse geometry designed to tackle every job in the kitchen no matter how large. The carbon steel alloys 1095 and 4340 combine to create a different and dark look that feels just right for the unique damascus pattern that flows into the bolster like a winding river finally emptying into the sea. In this case, the sea is sculpted from a gorgeous piece of koa wood with a micarta spacer, in a comfortable and hand-filling Western profile.