The Monarch ‘Beta’ features a beautiful frame in ‘Twist’ Mokume Gane by Mike Sakmar, inlaid with carbon fiber scales; the blade is hand-forged ‘Raindrop’ damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with black onyx gemstones. The Monarch is a simple design that is easy on the eye and effortless in the hand; the elegant shape of the handle on this design is also an ideal canvas to showcase fine hand-engraving or exotic materials.