A stunning hand forged cumai damascus chef knife . The blade has 82 layers of 1084 and 15n20 carbon steel and 4 layers of copper . San mai means “3 layers” in Japanese and 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 used to describe sanmai knives made with copper

The octagonal hidden tang handle is made from false sandalwood timber with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 170mm (6 ½ inches) and its 44 mm deep at the heel. Overall length is 315 mm . The spine is 3mm near the handle and tapers to a very fine point, good for delicate work in the kitchen The octagonal handle is 136mm long, 20-23mm wide, 23-27mm tall. weight is 150gm with a 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 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.