Not for the faint of heart, behold a 280mm / 11” chef knife by bladesmith Salem Straub in his new Spawn Chains pattern mosaic damascus with Explosion pattern edge and spine. With compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry for pure performance on the cutting board, the thin, lightweight yet long blade contributes to an overall weight of just 8.2 oz / 232g, the blade flexing laterally with the help of a steady distal taper along the spine and Salem's precisely tuned hardening process. Carved from a stunning piece of two-tone golden amboyna burl, the wa-style handle features an heirloom-fit cymbal bronze spacer and through-tang construction.