A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The damscus core is 23 layers of 1074 and 15n20 carbon steel and 15n20 steel as a cladding. There are also a layer of copper between the steel 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 using copper

The handle is made from stabilised messmate burl with copper and G10 spacers

Blade length is 210 mm (8 1/4 inches) and its 49mm deep at the heel. overall length is 365 mm . the spine is 3.3 mm wide near the handle with a distal taper to less than 1mm near the tip . Weight is about 175gm 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