Description
Handsomely 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.
