For the Intense series from Forged, a beautiful combination has been applied for its appearance. The hammered look is present but minimal. In terms of look and feel, the knife tends towards a traditional chef’s knife but still has those subtle forged accents that are so characteristic of Forged. In this series, the bolster is tightly finished and nicely polished. The method of forging is exactly the same as with the other series, except that the blade is polished considerably more, giving it a bit more of a tranquil look than the Brute and Olive series. If you are looking for a special knife that stands out in terms of appearance, but in a subtle way, then the Intense series is definitely for you.