A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The damscus core is 20 layers of 1084 and 15n20 carbon steel then a layer of copper, a layer of 15n20, more copper and then 15n20 steel 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 from stabilised blackwood with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 165 mm (6 1/2 inches) and its 36 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 310 mm . the spine is 1.9 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1mm near the tip . Weight is about 133 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