A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is 1084 carbon steel then theres a layer of copper, 26 layer damascus steel , more copper and then 1084 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 from hairy oak with a gidgee bolster and copper and G10 spacers

This is a BIG heavy knife. Blade length is 203 mm (8 inches) and its 54 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 377 mm . the spine is 3.4 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1 near the tip . Weight is about 260 gm and a good balance considering its weight - the centre of balance is right at the heel

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