A stunning hand forged san mai nakiri inspired chef knife . The core is 40 layers of damascus (1084/15n20) carbon steel then a layer of copper, then a layer of 1084, then another copper layer then and then 40 layer damascus (1084/15n20) 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 140 mm (5 1/2 inches) and its 50 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 305 mm . the spine is 2.4 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to 2mm . Weight is about 200 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