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Even thinner at the edge that some from this Washington-based maker, the blade is designed for a wide variety of cuts in the chef's kitchen with Salem's superb compound 'S-Grind' bevel geometry, a steady distal taper along the rounded spine to a slim, pointed tip, and a touch of lateral flexibility. To match the bar set by the blade, Salem takes his handle construction to a new level with a beautifully curved, heirloom-fit transition from the bolster to a two-layer wooden grip that lays dark, striking chacate preto atop a recessed inlay of dyed box elder burl. Visible at the rear is a flush, two-tone retention bold cap of steel inside a collar of bronze.","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47287509287187,"sku":"SST-HCK5","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-fleur-de-lis-chef-225mm-43997621682451.jpg?v=1699992903"},{"product_id":"kaleidoscopic-fire-burl-carver","title":"Kaleidoscopic Fire Burl Carver","description":"One could easily slice a hundred briskets, serve a thousand guests, and enjoy infinite feasts, and still discover new details, whisps of steel, colors of Dychrolam, and uses for the edge of this remarkable carving knife by Salem Straub. To showcase his newest mosaic damascus pattern, one which lulls its viewer into a sensation like that of a child peering through a kaleidoscope's mystical, forever evolving portal for the first time, Salem has forged a full-integral carving knife like no other. The damascus with its symmetry, openness, and limitlessness is forged and present from the butt of the handle to the tip of the blade, through the sculpted guard, along the spine, and everywhere that steel is present. From the bold, all-business 310mm blade complete with fullers along each side, to the design elements of the full-tang integral handle construction, no detail is too small to play into this one-of-a-kind pitmaster tool's allure. To take hold of a handle that combines the house-made carbon damascus with carbon fiber highlighted by a punch of color courtesy of the dynamic, 'viewer interactive' Dychrolam composite as its creator rightly describes it, is to experience a force that only Mr. Straub can provide.","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729034133779,"sku":"SST-HCK6","price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/butchery-boning-salem-straub-washington-kaleidoscopic-fire-burl-carver-44203008131347.jpg?v=1701470885"},{"product_id":"kaleidoscopic-fire-burl-chef-234mm","title":"Kaleidoscopic Fire Burl Chef 234mm","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e'Made up of a complex mix of elements' is Oxford's definition of the word Kaleidoscopic. This mosaic damascus Salem Straub Chef Knife is our definition. A dark, deep etch of the contrasting carbon steel alloys reveals Salem's latest house-made pattern in beautiful detail, the symmetrical, twisting, and turning elements coming to life on a culinary canvas that stretches 234mm \/ 9.2\" and stands 52mm tall at the heel. The head-turning metallic aesthetic is second only to the performance-driven geometry that delivers compound 'S-grind' bevels above a razor-sharp edge designed for all manner of daily meal prep. For comfort and control, complementing the forged integral bolster that boasts the same damascus pattern as the blade is a handle completed with a piece of carbon fiber inlaid with the multi-color [kaleidoscopic] creation that is Dychrolam, a material described by its maker as 'viewer interactive.' Salem, we would call this entire work of functional art nothing short of viewer interactive.  \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47899431403795,"sku":"SST-HCK7","price":3950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-kaleidoscopic-fire-burl-chef-234mm-44560769188115.jpg?v=1706311977"},{"product_id":"ebony-kaleidoscopic-chef-260mm","title":"Ebony Kaleidoscopic Chef 260mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaleidoscopic refractions draw steel together and disperse with the colliding alloys just as quickly. And, repeat. In a mosaic formed by repeating tiles of the kaleidoscopic 15n20 and 1080 carbon damascus steel, Salem Straub forms the all-business blade of this extraordinary chef knife. For 260mm \/ 10.2\", a thin, hard, razor-sharp edge extends outward from the forged integral bolster to a pointed, needle-like tip, imbuing the one-of-a-kind cutting tool with power and versatility aimed at all manner of daily meal preparation in kitchens large or small. Purposefully shaped at every step, the blade's rounded spine gives way to the concave portion of Salem's compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry, a feature that begins half an inch forward from the heel and tapers out gently around two inches from the tip: strength and material are maintained where they are most needed while cutting performance is aided by the compound geometry where it counts. Beneath the concave section and extending the blade's full length from 54mm tall heel to slim tip, convex geometry, around three-quarter of an inch in height, culminates at an edge that is thin enough for precise and delicate slices, backed by enough toughness for big chopping tasks. Weighted and powerful in the hand at 9.7oz \/ 274g overall, the knife delivers more mass than some of Salem's work, while his superb heat-treatment and hardening process still produces a touch of welcomed lateral flexibility in the final inches. For comfort and control with which to wield this stunning object is a sculpted, Western-inspired handle of black and white ebony to complement the kaleidoscopic bolsters. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48077417120019,"sku":"SST-HCK8","price":3750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-ebony-kaleidoscopic-chef-260mm-45132628099347.jpg?v=1708982456"},{"product_id":"polyrhythmic-straub-chef-208mm","title":"Polyrhythmic Straub Chef 208mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis work of culinary art by Salem Straub represents the final creation in which a unique and rare piece of material will be used at his shop: in 2023, five renowned bladesmiths and damascus artists came together to create a new pattern with a pentagonal element to represent each of their contributions. The result of this collaboration between Salem and fellow makers Mareko Maumasi, Joshua Prince, Charlie Ellis, and Will Stelter is the polyrhythmic mosaic damascus steel witnessed here coursing through the center of this chef knife's blade. Surrounding Polyrhythmic are top and bottom edge bars of Salem's bold chevron-pattern damascus, and the same is used for the integral bolsters, presenting beautiful, contrasting artistic styles that encourage the viewer's gaze and highlight the intricate complexity possible in folded, turned, and tiled layers of steel, directly alongside what may be described as the opposite. With even a magnifying glass in hand, new details will be constantly discovered in polyrhythmic, while the chevron wears its heart on its sleeve. These are not mere raw materials, of course, and Salem has done, as expected, a meticulous job shaping them into a blade worthy of the most skilled operator. Compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry delivers cutting performance and versatility, the lower, convex portion slimming to a razor-sharp, thin edge. Dynamic and designed for every cut in the kitchen, the blade is stiff and tough at the rear for chopping tasks, becoming slimmer and more flexible as the spine tapers towards the tip where it is fine enough for the most precise slicing work. A striking and unexpected profile, a little different from much of Salem's work, rocks beautifully on the board, delivering a mid-high tip that users of both Eastern and Western-inspired styles can appreciate. Completing the handle beyond the damascus steel, with stepped, heirloom fit-up are two pieces of jaw-droppingly gorgeous stabilized and double-dyed cedar burl with faceted, Western-inspired sculpting, all around a recessed frame of black G10. A stainless nut securing the through-tang mechanical retention bolt is accessible at the rear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49526005104915,"sku":"SST-HCK10","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-polyrhythmic-straub-chef-208mm-47011099541779.jpg?v=1726317333"},{"product_id":"b-w-friday-chef","title":"B\u0026W Friday Chef 260mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust in is the latest extraordinary Salem Straub chef knife, for which we have but one photo for now, forged from yet another stunning mosaic damascus pattern of Salem's creation. Sporting his superb compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry, with a long, slim, 260mm profile, head-turning pinwheels of 1084 \u0026amp; 15n20 alloys, a razor-sharp edge, and full-distal taper to a fine tip for detail work, Salem nails the big picture, and every detail. Forged integral bolsters showing each nuance of the steel's many intricate layers begin a beautifully shaped handle, a ring of heirloom-fit bronze transitioning the fingers to a sculpted piece of striking black \u0026amp; white ebony. The retention bolt of the handle's mechanical construction is visible via a polished, flush steel cap at the handle's butt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49714259132691,"sku":"SST-HCK11","price":3850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-b-w-friday-chef-260mm-47348475592979.jpg?v=1726322910"},{"product_id":"dragons-tale","title":"Dragon's Tale by Straub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWashington artist Salem Straub's contribution\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e to The Art of Cutlery, a chef knife named \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Dragon's Tale,\" on show during summer 2024 in Tribeca, NYC, combines a complex, multi-pattern mosaic damascus blade shaped with compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry and a captivating keyhole integral construction handle. Through the blade's center runs a feathered piece of Salem's Dragonfly Wings damascus steel between edge bars of twisted explosion pattern damascus, each of which are visible through the keyhole bolster as well. Completing the handle is paper micarta, G10, and an iridescent 'abalone shell' composite. As with all of Salem's work, balance, ergonomics, and cutting performance are as refined as the aesthetics are breathtaking. \u003cspan\u003eThin and razor-sharp at the edge, this knife is crafted for performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"The Art of Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49736284569875,"sku":"TAOC-32","price":7750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/the-art-of-cutlery-the-art-of-cutlery-dragon-s-tale-by-straub-47404474204435.jpg?v=1728473911"},{"product_id":"ebony-dragonfly-chef-270mm","title":"Ebony Dragonfly Chef 270mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe blade, forged from not-so-delicate metallic Dragonfly Wings, a damascus pattern of the maker's design, is Salem Straub's latest endeavor in functional, culinary art. Long in length and tall at the heel, this incredible creation delivers 270mm \/ 10.6\" of razor-sharp edge to the chef's cutting board. Surrounding the Dragonfly Wings pattern to complete the K-tip chef's profile are smoldering edge bars of Salem's striking new Kabuto pattern damascus, together forming a complementary and complex entanglement of carbon steel alloys. These details are, however, mostly aesthetic in import and are backed by Salem's impeccable geometry and balance, from the blade's compound 'S-grind' bevels with wonderful convexity above a thin, hard, razor-sharp edge, to the slim, pointed, needle-like tip which sits low relative to the handle, perfect for slicing and detail work. Rounded and polished, the spine and choil offer comfort in any grip, while a stunning, hand-sanded satin finish and etch to reveal the intricacies of the damascus' patterns provide silky, smooth surfaces. Forged from the same single pieces of steel as forms the blade, the elongated, integral handle bolster displays the details of the damascus steel's many layers in yet another light. For comfort and control when wielding this one-of-a-kind tool, Salem sculpts a stunning piece of black \u0026amp; white ebony into a Western form that includes a combination of facets and rounded faces, separated from the bolster by an heirloom-fit ring of bronze. The handle is secured via a custom-made, mechanical retention bolt whose flush, polished, bronze cap is visible at the rear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49875142738195,"sku":"SST-HCK12","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-dragonfly-feathers-chef-270mm-1055565141.jpg?v=1741183702"},{"product_id":"constrained-vibrations-chef-262mm","title":"Constrained Vibrations Chef 262mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest and greatest by one of the best in the business upholds in every way the extraordinary standards he has set for his culinary artwork: by bladesmith Salem Straub, Constrained Vibrations is the freshest chef knife to be cooked up at his Washington studio. The blade, measuring 262mm \/ 10.3\" long and 63mm tall, is shaped from a newly conceived mosaic damascus pattern that merges dense and open elements, perpendicular and parallel lines, and stretched and condensed forms, which tiled together form a striking and detailed metallic artwork that flows from the integral forged bolster to tip. Light and thin, the entire object weighing under eight ounces, the blade enjoys Salem's usually superb compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry above a thin, hard, razor-sharp edge. The dimensions in tandem with Salem's carefully calibrated heat-treatment process results in no small degree of lateral flexibility in the forward half of the blade. Tapering steadily along the rounded spine, the blade's width from top to bottom slims until a fine, pointed, yet not-delicate tip is reached, perfect for all manner of slicing and detail work. Comfort and control are provided by a Western style handle in spalted maple wood with a stunning combination of curved faces and flat facets, set with an heirloom-fit Zildjian Cymbal bronze spacer, and capped with a silicon bronze retention bolt cap at the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49986159542547,"sku":"SST-HCK13","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/salem-straub-washington-constrained-vibrations-chef-262mm-47935311544595.jpg?v=1731060517"},{"product_id":"blue-firestorm-tourne-95mm","title":"Blue Firestorm Tourné 95mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eForged from his house-made firestorm pattern damascus steel, this visuall striking pre-owned Salem Straub \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003echef's tourné knife is available in unused, like-new condition. Created with \u003cspan\u003etwo high-carbon alloys, CruForge-V and 15n20, the h\u003c\/span\u003eard, thin, and razor-sharp recurved edge makes this the perfect tool for handheld work above the board, from paring and peeling vegetables to halving strawberries, eyeing potatoes, and more. The damascus pattern suits the blade shape beautifully, producing a bold, high-contrast aesthetic that Salem pairs with a styled, octagonal wa handle. The bolster is shaped from vintage butterscotch micarta, meeting a ring of reclaimed and repurposed \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZildjian cymbal bronze, followed by a piece of eye-catching and unique blue canvas and resin composite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410908975379,"sku":"SST-HCK17","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/utility-petty-salem-straub-washington-blue-firestorm-tourne-95mm-1125937791.jpg?v=1738717263"},{"product_id":"green-firestorm-tourne-95mm","title":"Green Firestorm Tourné 95mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist Salem Straub's second \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etourné knife offering, also called a bird's beak paring knife, is a beauty, forged from his house-made firestorm pattern damascus steel. Created in-house from CruForge-V and 15n20 high-carbon alloys, the Washington State artist hones the large, 95mm recurved blade for cutting performance, a hard, thin, and razor-sharp edge making this the ultimate kitchen tool for handheld work above the board. From paring and peeling vegetables to halving strawberries, eyeing potatoes, and more, the chef's \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003etourné knife is long a staple in the toolboxes of hard-working cooks. The Firestorm damascus pattern complements the blade shape nicely, its bold, high-contrast finish set aflame by the handle's pops of color. The bolster is shaped from vintage butterscotch micarta which meets a ring of reclaimed and repurposed \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZildjian cymbal bronze, followed by a piece of eye-catching and unique green canvas and resin composite to complete the build. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50469202690323,"sku":"SST-HCK18","price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/paring-peeling-salem-straub-washington-green-firestorm-tourne-95mm-1130151882.jpg?v=1739408722"},{"product_id":"psychotropic-chef-225mm","title":"Psychotropic Chef 225mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake a culinary trip like no other with the guiding hands of artist Salem Straub and his new, mind-bending Psychotropic mosaic damascus steel. Stirring the senses at every metallic twist and turn, alternating layers of 1084 and 15n20 high-carbon alloys seem to morph, skew, and transmute before the eyes as they form a hardened tool that is as solid in the hand as the visuals are fluid to the eyes. Salem's superb geometry and balance are enjoyed at every step, his convex 'S-grind' bevels providing cutting performance and food release as they slim downward to a very thin, hard, and razor-sharp edge. Lateral flexibility is present in the forward three-quarters of the blade's 225mm \/ 8.85\" length thanks to Salem's finely tuned heat treatment combined with the spine's distal taper. Stiff and tough in the rear nearest the 62mm-tall heel, and extremely fine at the tip, making it as versatile a chef's knife as we know, the Psychotropic Chef will not only inspire the mind, it is destined to delight through every cut the kitchen can throw at it. To wield the one-of-a-kind blade on the cutting board, an heirloom-fit, hand-forged integral damascus bolster meets a striking piece of dyed and stabilized spalted beech to form a handle in Salem's recognizable Western-style wa handle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50526470406419,"sku":"SST-HCK19","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-psychotropic-chef-225mm-1143861810.jpg?v=1740963023"},{"product_id":"feathered-chains-silver-chef-247mm","title":"Feathered Chains Silver Chef 247mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust when we thought we had seen it all from Washington artist Salem Straub, he doubles down on an iconic damascus pattern of his design, and takes it to the next level for his latest heirloom chef knife. Salem begins by creating the newest rendition of his Spawn Chains pattern in which minute layers of steel can be seen within each link. The dark, foreboding canvas on which they lay includes bars of 1080 high-carbon steel from more than one smelting, resulting in a ghostly alloy-banding effect in the darkened backdrop like we have not witnessed before. An, prior to forging the blade itself, the final step of the artistic patterning was to feather the material, resulting in the jaw-dropping finished product seen here. Ensuring the artwork is as functional and performative as it is visually stunning, Salem then hones the 247mm \/ 9.8\" blade with his well-loved compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry that produces as versatile and dynamic a blade as a chef could want: tall, tough, and powerful in the rear, becoming progressively thinner and more flexible moving forward. The rounded spine and choil paired with a gently sculpted integral bolster through which the feathered damascus courses offer comfort when cutting in the pinch grip. For any grip style, and for looks that will turn heads everywhere this knife cuts, the handle is then completed with a combination of black G10 which forms the frame, set with heirloom-fit inlays of silver twill carbon fiber. The top face of the handle is engraved with both Salem's maker's mark, and an interlocking chain design to complement the extraordinary damascus. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50611305578771,"sku":"SST-HCK20","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-feathered-chains-silver-chef-247mm-1144451793.jpg?v=1741136010"},{"product_id":"cootie-cutter-chef-250mm","title":"Cootie Cutter Chef 250mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf the three distinct (and each equally breathtaking) mosaic damascus patterns that form the blade, one both lends its name to the knife itself, and conjures childhood memories of 'cootie cutter' origami and the fortunes they foretold. By artist and bladesmith Salem Straub of Washington State, his incredible Cootie Cutter damascus accounts for the widest swaths of this 250mm long by 60mm tall blade, from the rounded spine down through the compound 'S-grind' geometry's concave channel. Just below the point that concave transitions to convex nearest the edge, honed with precision for cutting performance and food release, the Cootie Cutter meets an 'edge bar' of twisted-Ws pattern damascus, with wonderful interplay between the imagery the defines each. As expected of Salem's world-class work, the cutting edge is thin, hard, and sharp, the blade shaped for cooking versatility with strength and rigidity in the rear, and becoming increasingly slimmer and more flexible toward the needle-like tip. Salem's carefully calibrated heat treatment and hardening process plays no small part in this flexible, dynamic blade. The third and final damascus pattern of Salem's making found in this stunning culinary object is his iconic Spawn Chains mosaic, used to form the sculpted handle bolsters. With stepped, heirloom fit-up in a contoured form, the Spawn Chains meet a piece of beautiful maple burl that has been carved into a comfortable, hand-filling, ergonomic grip with which to wield the tool breakfast, lunch, and dinner. At the rear of the handle a flush, polished, stainless steel cap signifies the handle's mechanical internal construction that employs a retention bolt which secures all elements to the blade's tang. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51179015373075,"sku":"SST-HCK21","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-cootie-cutter-chef-250mm-1158934933.jpg?v=1745601572"},{"product_id":"tropicalia-gidgee-chef-220mm","title":"Tropicalia Gidgee Chef 220mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTropicalia is back. For the first time in two years, with 2025's tropical weather on the horizon, Washington bladesmith and damascus visionary Salem Straub has created his bold, feathered Tropicalia pattern mosaic damascus steel. With the raw bar of metallic art, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eforged from alternating high-carbon alloys and ready to become culinary tool, Salem goes to work shaping the crisp, striking material into a one-of-a-kind workhorse chef knife blade built for daily meal prep. At 220mm \/ 8.7\" long and standing 63mm-tall at the heel, the Western profile delivers the maker's well-loved geometry to the cutting board: symmetrical, compound 'S-grind' bevels with a convex lower portion, full-distal taper along the rounded spine, and a hard, razor-sharp edge. The hollow portion of the compound geometry ends at a beautiful curve an inch from the choil in the rear, and just over an inch from the tip, completing Salem's purposeful, precision-shaped bevels. Compared with other recent full-size chef knives from Salem's studio, this creation exemplifies the concept of a 'kitchen workhorse,' weighing in at 10.5oz \/ 300g overall and providing a bit more mass behind the edge throughout its length, and less lateral flexibility at the spine, to allow the tool to tackle the densest and largest ingredients and biggest meals with power and grace. These aforementioned attributes are balanced with  a slim, pointed tip, and fine edge for slicing and detail work, altogether producing a dynamic, versatile blade. Offering comfort and control over the head-turning damascus is a handle in Salem's hybrid form that combines ergonomic curves with flat facets, shaped in this case from a beautiful piece of gidgee that boasts both chatoyant, complex grain, and highlights of sapwood along the top face. Separating wood from the faceted, Trapicalia damascus hand-forged integral bolster, one which shows off the pattern in new and unexpected ways, is an heirloom-fit spacer of Zildjian cymbal bronze. A flush, polished, stainless steel through-tang nut cap is visible at the rear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51817214771475,"sku":"SST-HCK22","price":4350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-tropicalia-gidgee-chef-220mm-1170505883.jpg?v=1748459977"},{"product_id":"ironwood-wrought-chef-208mm","title":"Ironwood Wrought Chef 208mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a tool, the chef's daily workhorse. As functional, heirloom art, a one-of-a-kind edged sculpture. The weighted, versatile, 208mm \/ 8.2\" blade makes this Salem Straub chef knife a daily driver loaded with power and toughness. Salem's convex, symmetrical bevel geometry slims downward from a wide, tapering, stiff spine to a razor-sharp edge that balances precision with the mass and strength to handle the most demanding work and the largest, hardest ingredients. The blade's spine thins progressively toward a fine, pointed tip that will perform with durability and resilience in the busy kitchen. The strikingly good looks of this build's steel formula are, of course, impossible to ignore. Reclaimed vintage wrought iron clads a core of O2 high-carbon steel which forms the darkly etched edge. Thanks to the silicates and iron-oxides contained in the slag inclusions of wrought iron, sometimes with traces of sulphur as well, a fibrous, patterned appearance is often visible once polished and etched, and the visual in this particular knife is as striking as we have seen. For comfort and control, Salem has carved a gorgeous piece of ironwood, fitted it with a carbon fiber bolster, and completed with a single, flush, polished stainless pin. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51961470026003,"sku":"SST-HCK25","price":2885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-ironwood-wrought-chef-208mm-1175042064.jpg?v=1750807056"},{"product_id":"black-desert-petty-chef-136mm","title":"Black Desert Petty Chef 136mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eRenowned bladesmith and artist Salem Straub's incredible work is no stranger to our collection, yet this handmade petty chef's knife stands out from the rest. In function, the 136mm \/ 5.4\" edge is as handy, versatile, and well-rounded as an everyday kitchen utility knife can and should be. Tall enough at the heel to rock and chop larger ingredients; precise enough for the most detailed cuts; tough enough for the most fibrous and dense ingredients; and all in a package that is compact enough for kitchens and workspaces of any size, make it an build any chef will reach for endlessly throughout daily meal prep. A wide, rounded spine out of the handle, in which the blade's five distinct layers of material can be seen, tapers steadily forward to a fine, aggressive tip while maintaining formidable strength and rigidity throughout. Tall, convex bevels offer the right mix of precision and mass behind the edge to perform with efficiency and enhance food release. And all this in an eye-catching formula that sandwiches a core cutting edge of darkly etched 1080 high-carbon steel between jackets of 15n20 and another outer layer of dark 1080 for a bold, high-contrast look. Ergonomically and elegantly shaped with a combination of rounded faces and flat facets, Salem sculpts his Western-inspired wa handle from gorgeous black \u0026amp; white ebony, capping the hardwood with a ferule of black G10. At the rear of the handle Salem's maker's mark is visible. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52126404051219,"sku":"SST-HCK24","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/utility-petty-salem-straub-washington-black-desert-petty-chef-136mm-1182494707.jpg?v=1753975058"},{"product_id":"barbed-san-mai-chef-224mm","title":"Barbed San Mai Chef 224mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHandsomely constructed from start to finish, the 224mm \/ 8.8\" blade of this handmade chef knife by Salem Straub is forged from stainless-clad, house-made san mai steel. With a silky, hand-sanded satin finish, the 416 stainless steel jackets and darkly etched O2 high-carbon core create a bold, high-contrast aesthetic, where Salem’s distinctive “barbed” layering reveals a landscape of foggy grays and deep browns, hinting at the alloying and carbon migration within. Yet this knife’s allure is more than visual; Salem’s masterful bevel geometry delivers a thin, razor-sharp edge beneath symmetrical convex bevels, balancing toughness with precision with grace. A versatile daily workhorse for any chef, professional or home, this full-size tool is built to handle it all: its stiff, strong, rounded spine powers through the largest, toughest cuts, while its fine, pointed tip excels at intricate work and delicate slices. For comfort and control, Salem sculpts his familiar Western-Wa hybrid handle long appreciated for its ergonomics and tactile beauty. A frame of vintage black paper micarta anchors the grip which pairs green G10 with black-and-red carbon fiber, completing a build crafted for the rigors of daily use and styled to captivate both eye and hand. In every cut, it inspires the confidence and joy only a truly exceptional knife can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210326700307,"sku":"SST-HCK23","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/utility-petty-salem-straub-washington-barbed-san-mai-chef-224mm-1184703578.jpg?v=1755298888"},{"product_id":"b-w-psychotropic-chef-235mm","title":"B\u0026W Psychotropic Chef 235mm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"249\"\u003eWith the B\u0026amp;W Psychotropic Chef, Salem Straub once again redefines what a daily-use chefs knife can be. Forged from his Psychotropic mosaic damascus, a hypnotic interplay of 1084 and 15n20 high-carbon alloys, the 235mm \/ 9.25\" blade boasts Salem's traditional and versatile Western chef profile, its flowing lines and broad stance balancing familiarity with originality. The steel itself is alive with movement, the pattern seeming to ripple, twist, and refract across the surface, creating the illusion of motion in solid form. Performance, of course, matches the spectacle. Salem’s finely tuned geometry and convex bevels create a tool that glides through food with power, precision, and grace. A tough, 61mm-tall heel provides strength and authority for the biggest cuts, while the spine's distal taper and aggressive tip deliver agility for detailed work. With every transition across the blade, the knife rewards the chef with balance and confidence, Salem's compound 'S-grind' geometry shaped purposefully for performance and food release. Completing this singular piece is a handle sculpted from exceptional cross-cut black-and-white ebony, its dramatic grain structure on full display. The dense, luminous wood contrasts against the bold damascus, a pairing that feels timeless yet otherworldly. In hand, the handle’s Western shaping offers both familiarity and elegance, turning a high-performance kitchen tool into an heirloom-worthy work of art. Taken altogether, Salem delivers a one-of-a-kind object, a piece of his heart and soul, to admire and use everyday. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52217342787859,"sku":"SST-HCK26","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-b-w-psychotropic-chef-235mm-1186038171.jpg?v=1755558449"},{"product_id":"bow-tie-mosaic-chef-250mm","title":"Bow Tie Damascus Chef 250mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExtending outward from the chef’s hand for 250mm and standing a formidable 66mm tall at the heel, the newest work of culinary art by Washington bladesmith \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSalem Straub\u003c\/span\u003e is not only a visual masterpiece, it is a robust, high-performance tool for daily cooking. The blade is forged from a new \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emosaic damascus pattern\u003c\/span\u003e of Salem’s design, its dense, intertwined structure evoking bow-tie motifs across the surface, a metallic landscape in which one can easily get lost. For the first time, Salem incorporates the just-released \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProCut steel\u003c\/span\u003e, a low-alloy, high-performance material that enhances strength and edge stability within the damascus formula. The result is a dynamic, versatile chef’s knife with a thin edge beneath Salem’s superb compound \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eS-Grind geometry\u003c\/span\u003e, optimized for every cut in the kitchen. Tough and rigid in the rear for dense ingredients, the blade spine's full-distal taper results in a welcome touch of flexibility nearing the tip before culminating in a fine, needle-like point. From rock-chopping vegetables to long, precise slices of protein served tableside, this handmade chef’s knife is ready for every cut. The handle begins with an integral bolster sculpted from the same bow tie damascus as the blade, flowing into a recessed heirloom-fit ring of reclaimed \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eZildjian cymbal bronze\u003c\/span\u003e, and completed with a richly figured piece of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eamboyna burl\u003c\/span\u003e, its depth and character offering a window to nature with every movement. At the rear, a flush brass retention bolt cap is visible. For the discerning cook, the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBow Tie Damascus Chef Knife\u003c\/span\u003e embodies Salem Straub’s wide-ranging mastery—an heirloom work of strength, elegance, and artistry, destined for greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52302383448339,"sku":"SST-HCK28","price":4150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-bow-tie-damascus-chef-250mm-1192138947.jpg?v=1757458168"},{"product_id":"straub-oppositions-san-mai-chef-230mm","title":"Straub Oppositions San Mai Chef 230mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis head-turning, pre-owned, unused, like-new build by Washington artist Salem Straub will fill a hole in any kitchen: that of a single blade with which to do it all, and to do it in style. For the 230mm \/ 9.1\" blade shaped to perform every cut, Salem layers 416 stainless steel over a core of 02 high-carbon steel, then forges the resulting san mai by hand to form the handsome blade seen here. Especially thin at the hard, razor-sharp edge, the primary bevels above are tall and convex, providing strength and performance-driven geometry that balance finesse and precision with toughness for every ingredient and type of cut. Wide and weighted out of the handle, the rounded blade spine, in which the three-layer material formula is clearly visible, tapers toward the tip, becoming steadily slimmer until an extremely fine, needle-like tip is reached. Beautifully etched and finished to a silky, foggy, matte aesthetic, the stainless cladding meets carbon core through a series of opposing, cross-hatched seams that results in an eye-catching look. At the tang and short blade flats, Salem contrasts the hand-sanded bevels with a dark, textured, forge-finish. To wield the blade with comfort and control is a handle sculpted in Salem's recognizable Western form that combines flat facets and elegant transitions in a paring of black-and-white ebony and striking maple burl. Secured mechanically using a hidden retention bolt, the capping of this construction method is visible as a flush, polished steel pin at the handle's rear face. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403660423443,"sku":"PRE-HCK41","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-oppositions-san-mai-chef-230mm-48147338920211.jpg?v=1733997033"},{"product_id":"full-grain-mustard-chef-214mm","title":"Full-Grain Mustard Chef 214mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Full-Grain Mustard Chef Knife is the one-of-a-kind Salem Straub build you'll reach for every day for every cut. At home; at the AirBnB; at work in the bustling kitchen, every detail is geared towards uninhibited workhorse utility. Wherever meals are prepared, the straight carbon blade in W1 steel and multi-functional, capable compound geometry in a size and profile as balanced as one could ask for, will perform cut after cut, slice after slice. A head-turning forced mustard patina surface finish adds style as well as protection from the elements. At the base of the 57mm-tall heel the symmetrical bevels are robust and convex above a razor-sharp edge, providing the toughness needed for the most demanding cuts. The compound geometry's hollow portion begins just under an inch in front of the heel to ensure food release and buttery-smooth chopping performance no matter the ingredient. Strength at the edge and rigidity at the spine are maintained throughout much of the 214mm \/ 8.4\" blade length until the final inches where Salem's superb distal taper slims toward an extremely fine, needle-like tip perfect for all manner of slicing and precise, detailed work. Comfort and control are enjoyed through a handle as ergonomic as it is handsome; gorgeous black and white ebony in Salem's well-loved hybrid handle form is carved with a combination of curved and flat facets and paired to a forged integral bolster with stepped, heirloom fit-up. At the rear face is the visual signature of Salem's internal retention bolt method of securing the natural material to the blade's hidden tang: a flush, polished stainless steel cap. Every detail of this handmade culinary object reflects Salem Straub’s balance of artistry and purpose, creating a blade to use daily and pass down to future generations of cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52460185747731,"sku":"SST-HCK29","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-full-grain-mustard-chef-214mm-1197903865.jpg?v=1760562814"},{"product_id":"six-star-damascus-chef-246mm","title":"Six Star Damascus Chef 246mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs only Salem Straub can, an extraordinary new one-of-a-kind chef knife shoots for the stars. Forged by hand from his bow tie carbon damascus steel in a do-it-all K-tip profile, the Six Star Damascus Chef knife represents the intersection of form and function at its finest. Compound, symmetrical bevel geometry with a convex lower section that balances toughness and precision perfectly provides the versatility to perform every cut in the kitchen. Tough and rigid in the rear while slim and slightly flexible in the forward inches, the 246mm \/ 9.7\" blade enjoys Salem's superb full-distal taper along the rounded spine and excellent heat treatment to further add to the knife's well-rounded capabilities. With visual density in the layers of high-carbon alloys, the damascus steel is viewed with beautiful clarity throughout the sculpted and faceted integral forged handle bolster. Then, with stepped, heirloom fit-up the damacus gives way to a striking piece of boxelder burl that Salem has inlaid with six stabilized and dyed hardwood stars, three on each side, becoming progressively brighter from back to front. On the rear face of the octagonal wa handle is a flush stainless steel retention bolt cap signifying the knife's internal mechanical construction. For an elevated daily cooking experience comes an heirloom object to admire, and pass down through the generations. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52467010732307,"sku":"SST-HCK30","price":4450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-six-star-damascus-chef-246mm-1202621371.jpg?v=1762208487"},{"product_id":"straub-fold-of-time-damascus-chef-240mm","title":"Straub Fold-of-Time Damascus Chef 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThrough the folds of time emerges a classic mosaic damascus kitchen knife handcrafted by artist Salem Straub, pre-owned in pristine, like-new condition, delivered directly to us from a complete re-finishing by Salem himself. A remarkable, heirloom object of functional art, the Fold-of-Time Damascus Chef knife features a mind-bending, almost futuristic feel, the result of a homemade damascus pattern that could be mistaken for the Earthly, metallic representation of a wormhole that has twisted and contorted within itself from every angle, repeating endlessly through eternity. With a linear, faceted handle of tightly woven carbon fiber, a polished ring of stainless steel, and dark, cryptic piece of purple-infused maple which meets an integral forged bolster where the waves of space and time are depicted at their densest, the complete, singular work is one with the mysteries of the universe. For meal preparation, the cosmos are at your fingertips, the 240mm \/ 9.45\" blade moving quickly and nimbly in the hand, thin, light and flexible throughout its length. The spine begins slim at 2.6mm and tapers only slightly beneath tall, compound 'S-grind' bevel geometry and an especially thin, razor-sharp edge that sweeps upward toward a pointed tip, perfect for long, precise slices, carving work, and any number of chopping tasks. As though forged from the fabric of the universe, this singular creation embodies the endless motion of time, forever in orbit, forever sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salem Straub - Washington","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52580665786643,"sku":"PRE-HCK48","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/chef-gyuto-salem-straub-washington-straub-fold-of-time-damascus-chef-240mm-1201618360.jpg?v=1762110810"},{"product_id":"bow-tie-damascus-bunka-220mm","title":"Bow Tie Damascus Bunka 220mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBig, bold, and finished to turn heads, Salem Straub fashions his incredible bow-tie mosaic damascus steel into a bunka chef’s knife of magnificent proportions. 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From all-day vegetable prep to precise slicing and detail work, this striking bunka is equally at home—even in smaller workspaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe damascus pattern itself is mesmerizing, its maze of twists, turns, and repeating elements etched and polished to an elegant shine that carries seamlessly into the integral forged handle bolster. From there, with stepped, heirloom fit, a faceted Western-style handle takes form, sculpted from dyed and stabilized maple burl and inlaid with six handsome pieces of birch burl. Crisp, faceted transitions highlight each junction, offering both visual presence and a richly tactile feel in the hand. 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This iteration goes further still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in collaboration with California bladesmith and Eatingtools artist Nick Anderson, this reimagining of Chains was forged together at Salem's Washington shop in 2025, the product of a friendship and creative partnership spanning more than fifteen years. From razor-thin tip through the faceted integral bolster, the darkly etched surfaces present a field of chains woven together in a style inspired by Nick's past work, wrapping the blade like a robe stitched from two distinct and interlocking patterns. At rest, it barely holds still.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the board, symmetrical compound bevels, concave through the tall upper portion and slimming downward through superb convexity to a thin, hard edge below, combine with a full distal taper that ends at a needle-like tip to produce the kind of versatile, all-purpose kitchen tool Salem's work is known for. Standing 62mm tall at the heel with a tip positioned for dextrous detail work, it's built for the largest ingredients and the thinnest slices. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eToughness where it is needed, precision and finesse everywhere else. A touch of lateral flexibility through the forward inches rounds out a blade built for every cut in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSalem's handle marries subtle curves and flat facets with carefully detailed edges into a Western-inspired grip of boxelder burl set around a black composite frame, finished with a flush stainless pin at the rear face marking the handle's internal retention bolt construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExtraordinary steel. 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