A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is 1.3520 ( bearing steel) with 18 layer damascus (1084/15n20) as a cladding. There is also a thin layer of nickel between the layers . San mai is a Japanese sword making technique that allows for a hard steel core that stays sharp and the softer jacket either side allowing for some flexibility.

The hidden tang handle is made from bulloak timber with stainless steel and G10 spacers

Blade length is 163 mm ( 6 ½ inches) and its 38 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 305 mm . The handle is 130mm long, a 20 mm wide, 27 mm deep, The spine is 2.7 mm wide near the handle tapering to under 1mm near the tip , weight is 150 gm nice balance

Please read the care instruction page before purchase, this is a carbon steel knife not stainless steel and needs a little extra love and care

All knives come with a tin of knife wax made from bees wax and paraffin oil to help keep in good condition

All measurements are approximate.