Gidgee Damascus Cumai Chef Knife
Gidgee Damascus Cumai Chef Knife
A stunning hand forged san mai style knife . The core 20 layer damascus (1084/15n20) with 15n20 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 gidgee timber with copper and G10 spacers
Blade length is 160 mm ( 6 1/2 inches) and its 50 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 310 mm . The handle is 135mm long, 23 mm wide, 28mm deep, The spine is 3.5 mm wide near the handle tapering to less than 1mm near the tip, weight is 195 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
All knives come with a tin of knife wax made from bees wax and paraffin oil to help keep in good condition
All measurements are approximate.
It is unlawful to sell knives to persons under the age of 18. Persons may be requires to produce evidence of age when making a purchase.