Hi all !
The weight of the knife is a subject I understand so I wanted to give you some insight about it.
Yes, it is 500 grams knife. The blade is maybe about 250/270 grams if I remember well, and handle is about the same due to damascus and stainless steel frame.
Here is how I see this knife : it is not an average kitchen knife, it is not made for everyday use in the kitchen. This is a piece we made with lot of freedom in mind, to make the most beautiful craftmanship object, with luxury feel and unique aspect.
I don't think it is meant to be the most useful knife to cut 10kg of potatoes as fast as possible for the pro cook. It is a knife for knife craft enthousiasts to look at, feel in hand and use for special occasion like serve a great meat to your friends and in family meeting. A special event knife.
It will cut 10kg of patatoes if you need to
Anyway, the knife feel heavy but feel also great in hand with right balance between the blade and the handle.
Hope that give you a better view of what is about with this knife and thanks a lot for having much interest about it.