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 stabilised hooked needle wood timber with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length 120mm (4 ¾ inches) and its 37 mm deep at the heel. Overall length is 245 mm . The spine is 3 mm near the handle and tapers to 1mm neat tip The handle is 115mm long, 20mm 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.