Four Leaf Clover Chef 272mm

The breathtakingly designed and masterfully crafted damascus pattern by Master Bladesmith Aaron Wilburn is nothing short of stunning, gracing both blade and integral handle bolster of this one-of-a-kind chef knife. With 272mm / 10.7″ of razor-sharp edge beneath thin, slightly convex bevels and an upswept profile that rises to a needle-like tip, this full-size blade will excel at all manner of daily meal prep, from long, precise slices, to chopping, dicing, and julienning with the stiff, sturdy rear portion of its length. A full-distal taper along the spine slims from 3.4mm above the heel, to 2.6mm at the midpoint, to barely 1mm an inch from the tip, resulting in a dynamic and versatile tool that enjoys a touch of lateral flexibility in the front third. Throughout the blade’s bevels and the forge-welded integral bolsters are countless details and layers of steel through which the eyes travel, the near-three dimensional chatoyance producing a glistening sheen as the material reflects light and soul. For comfort, control, and a more-than-tangible connection with this beautiful object, Aaron, sculpts a Western style handle from a piece of amboyna burl that boasts color, grain, and character deserving of the damascus which it complements. Balancing half an inch in front of the blade’s heel, this extension of the chef’s hand is quick, nimble, and steady in the hand.