An incredible piece by Salem Straub, forged from three distinct patterns of Salem’s design, and dressed in redwood burl with cymbal bronze accent. But of course, it's all in the details. The thin, tapering, lightweight blade with compound bevels, as Salem does so well, maintains enough strength to be quite versatile yet quick with a touch of nicely balanced flexibility. Stabilized redwood burl is sculpted in to a comfortable, slim shape that fits the knife perfectly, with an heirloom fit cymbal bronze spacer against the integral bolster. Through-tang construction reveals a pin at the back of the handle. Another beauty from this Washington State artisan.