A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The core is 1084 carbon steel then a layer of copper, and 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 handle is made from beefwood with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 155 mm (5 3/4 inches) and its 40 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 300 mm . the spine is 2.5 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1mm near the tip . Weight is about 115 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