A stunning hand forged san mai ( cumai ) chef knife . The core is 1085 carbon steel then a layer of copper, 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 full tang handle is made from sandalwood with copper pins

Blade length is 170mm (6 3/4 inches) and its 46 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 305 mm . the spine is 2.3 mm wide near the handle tapering to under 1mm Weight is about 160 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 complementary tin of DBK Knife Wax , a blend of and food grade paraffin oil and pure bees wax , to help keep the handle and steel in good condition.