A stunning hand forged san mai paring knife . The core is 1084 carbon steel then a layer of copper, 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 hidden tang handle is made from blackwood with stainless steel and G10 spacers

Blade length is 115mm ( 4 1/2 inches) overall length is 245 mm

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 chef knives come with complementary tins of Artisan’s son wood and metal conditioner.