A stunning hand forged san mai paring knife . The core is 1084 carbon steel then a layer of copper, then 15n20steel as a cladding. . 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. Cumai is a name given to sanmai knives using copper

the handle is made of Arizon Ironwoodtimber with copper pins

Blade length is mm (inches) and its 47 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 355 mm . the spine is 2.6 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1mm near the tip . Weight is about 190 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