Keyhole Vibrations Petty Chef 172mm

In the latest one-of-a-kind work of culinary art by bladesmith Salem Straub, beautiful cuts of maple and cedar burl come together with keyhole joinery to produce a captivating and unique handle. Comfortable and natural on the board, the Western-style sculpted handle combines gently curved faces with flat facets with which to control a 172mm / 6.8″ blade that we consider a do-it-all dream for any chef: outstanding bevel geometry, a knuckle clearing, 49mm-tall heel, and full-distal taper to an extremely fine tip make this a versatile and dynamic tool that can perform every cut in kitchens small or large. From Salem, of course, a chef’s knife does not end with superior function and performance. The look as great as it cuts, the blade is shaped from Salem’s house-made Constrained Vibrations mosaic damascus, polished and etched to reveal the incredibly intricate and thoughtful layerings of carbon steel alloys. The detail that Salem is able to display throughout will turn heads wherever this object goes.