A stunning hand forged san mai nakiri style knife . The core is 20 layer damascus (1084/15n20) and wrought iron from an old wagon wheel has been used 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 yarran timber with copper and G10 spacers

Nakiri knives are a Japanese style of knife used to prepare vegetables.

Blade length is 130 mm ( 5 inches) and its 44 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 265 mm . The handle is 120mm long, a 20 mm wide, 26mm deep, The spine is 2.5 mm wide near the handle tapering to 2mm or less for the length of the blade , weight is 140 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 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.