A stunning hand forged san mai nakiri style knife . The core is 1084 carbon steel with 20 layer damascus (1084/15n20) as a cladding. There is also a thin layer of copper 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. cumai is a name given to sanmai using copper

The full tang handle is made from black wood timber with copper pins

Nakiri knives are a Japanese style of knife used to prepare vegetables.

Blade length Cutting edge) is 145 mm ( 5 ¾ inches) and its 47 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 300 mm . The handle is 130mm long, a 20 mm wide, 24mm deep, The spine is 3.3 mm wide near the handle tapering to approximately 2.3mm for the length of the blade , weight is 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

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.