Knife engulfed in intense flames and burning embers against black background

Digital composite rendering employing high-contrast lighting and particle simulation. Blade exhibits charred surface texture with radiative heat distortion. Flames rendered via volumetric fire shader with layered color gradation: bright yellow core transitioning through orange to deep red periphery. Ember dispersal follows physics-based trajectory patterns. Background maintains complete darkness to maximize luminosity contrast ratio. Compositional orientation displays blade horizontally across frame center.