A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is a layer of 1084 and 15n20 carbon steel then a layer of copper, then mild 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 of bulloake timber with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 160 mm (6 1/4 inches) and its 40 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 320 mm . the spine is 1.8 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1mm near the tip . Weight is about 120 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