A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is 1084 carbon steel then a layer of copper, then mild 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 Japanese inspired octagonal handle is made from red amboyna burl with copper and G10 spacers

a thin blade for light / delicate work in a kitchen

Blade length is 175 mm (7 inches) and its 41 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 340 mm . the spine is just 2.3 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1mm near the tip . Weight is about 145 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 chef knives come with complementary tins of Artisan’s son wood and metal conditioner.