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 hidden tang handle is made from western myall timber with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 185 mm ( 7 ¼ inches) and its 52 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 340 mm . The octagonal handle is 140mm long, a 22 mm wide, 25 to 50 mm deep, The spine is 4 mm wide near the handle tapering to 2.3-3 mm along the spine and to under 1mm near the tip , weight is 220 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.