A stunning hand forged san mai paring knife . The core is 20 layer damascus steel (1084/15n20) steel and 1084 steel 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 hidden tang handle is made from bull oak timber with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 120 mm ( 4 ¾ inches) and its 32 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 250 mm . The handle is 120mm long, 20mm wide and 25mm deep

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 complementary tin of DBK Knife Wax , a blend of and food grade paraffin oil and pure bees wax , to help keep the handle and steel in good condition.

all measurements are approximate