A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is 1.3520 (bearing steel) with 18 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 stainless steel and G10 spacers

Blade length is 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) and its 31 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 240 mm . The handle is 120mm long, a 18 mm wide, 20mm deep.

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.