Open letter to my friend Dave Martell
Dave I got off work and am trying to contain myself from cutting everything in the house. Luckily I left my large board at work so it makes it a little easier. I have to admit I really wanted you to find some natural wood for the handle material, but stick with my thought of let the maker do what's in his heart and mind and it'll come out perfect. I think you picked out a fantastic combo and being as it will be used in a pro kitchen as you mentioned it is gong to work out fantastic. The choil is perfect and I don't know if you decided on changing your original spec or not, but I think it becomes a bit more versatile with the choil like this. The balance is spot on and everything I had slight concerns about before I got the knife are gone and I knew they would be. It is the perfect blend between east and west, laser and workhorse, slicer and chopper. I thought it might be too much with the width or the blade a bit too heafty after reading some comments... But this knife is light, agile and just well designed. Edge is great and thank you for the soft case. The handle is perfect balance with just enough weight on it, very light. I haven't even used it yet and I already know it's gonna be used for a long time to come my friend. The only problem I might have is I seem to do less cooking and more directing these days, might have to give the entire prep crew off at the new store tomorrow. Did I mention the handle is RED? Definitely even more so in person. Another one of a kind handles from you. I will be sure to place some pictures and hopefully videos up on my FB page and wherever I'ma post my stuff. Thank you again my friend for your focus and persistentance. Keep yourself positive and let go of any negativity of ANY kind you may hold in your mind, for surely if you do so, the sky is the limit my friend. You need not compare yourself to anyone else, your style is unique.
Kindest Regards
Bryan Gallagher