Dragon Fire Keyhole Chef 259mm

A twisting, mind-bending mosaic damascus pattern of psychedelic proportions is forged by the hands of bladesmith Andrés Maldonado and shaped into a blade of extraordinary beauty. Tall, convex bevels that flow before the eyes with the metallic layers of Dragon Fire damascus culminate at a thin, hard, and sharp edge built for performance. A full-distal taper along the spine slims to an especially slim, pointed tip that will excel at even the most delicate slices. The blade’s expertly honed geometry and heat treatment result in a touch of lateral flexibility in the forward half that, for a blade of this size, feels perfectly intentional. Standing 62mm tall at the heel with a profile that provides ample belly for chopping even the largest ingredients, there is little this object cannot do. As poignant as the efficacy and balance of the cutting portion of this work of functional art is, a handle just as beautiful follows. At his studio in southern Spain, Andrés has forged a keyhole integral handle bolster from the same piece of steel as forms the blade, giving the viewer new perspective into the nuances of the damascus’ details. Secured by a single, flush, brass pin, the keyhole bolster is paired to a gorgeous piece of stabilized birch root, altogether sculpted into a comfortable, elegant, Western form.