A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is 52100 ( ball bearing steel) with 20 layer damascus (1084/15n20) as a cladding. There is also a thin layer of nickel 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.

The hidden tang handle is made from gidgee timber with nickel and G10 spacers

Blade length is 110 mm ( 4 ½ inches) and its 30 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 240 mm . The handle is 115mm long, a 20 mm wide, 26 mm deep, The spine is 3.3 mm wide near the handle tapering to under 1mm near the tip ,

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.