A stunning hand forged cumai chef knife . The core is 52100 ( ball bearing steel) with 20 layer damascus (1084/15n20) as a cladding. There is also a thin layer of copper 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. Cumai is a name given to sanmai knives with copper in them.

52100 steel is prized for its toughness and durability making an excellent steel for use in knives.

The full tang handle is made from birds eye lace sheoak timber with mosaic and copper pins

Blade length is 220 mm ( 8 3/4 inches) and its 47 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 360 mm . The handle is 140mm long, a 22 mm wide, 25 mm deep, The spine is 3.2 mm wide near the handle tapering o under 1mm near the tip , weight is 200 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.

It is unlawful to sell knives to persons under the age of 18. Persons may be required to produce evidence of age when making a purchase.