A stunning hand forged san mai 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 hidden tang handle is made from false sandalwood with copper and G10 spacers

This is a very thin , light knife - intended for fine prep work in the kitchen

Blade length is 175 mm (just under 7 inches) and its 45 mm deep at the heel. overall length is 330 mm . the spine is 2.1 mm wide near the handle . Weight is about 135 gm nice balance. Handle is 140mm long, 19.5mm wide, 25mm deep

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.