A stunning hand forged cumai damascus paring 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 hidden tang handle is made from gidgee timber with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 120mm (4 ¾ inches) and its 34 mm deep at the heel. Overall length is 240 mm The handle is 110mm long, 19mm wide, 24mm tall.

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.