Bands of light and dark grain in the ebony handle offer a passage way to the point where time and space begin to warp, or so it seems in this latest mind-bending chef knife handmade in Northern Vermont by Nick Anger. The ultimate workhorse for every slice, dice, and chop in kitchen's small or large, Nick has given the tall, slim, balanced blade a slight compound grind for excellent food release while chopping. More than thin enough for precision slices, enough material is maintained behind the edge from heel to tip to stand up to demanding cuts as well, yet Nick still manages to provide a touch of lateral flexibility near for added versatility. Exceedingly comfortable in any grip, the black and white ebony and a spacer of black micarta form a long, elegant, wa-style handle.