A stunning hand forged san mai chef knife . The Damscus core is 40 layers of 1084 and 15n20 carbon steel then a layer of copper, a layer of 1084, more copper and then another 20 layers of 1084/15n20 damascus 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 of yarran timber with copper and G10 spacers.

Blade length 160mm ( 6 1/4 inches ) Overall length 315 mm Width at heel 45mm . Width of spine near handle 2.6 mm tapering to less than 1mm near the tip. Handle length 145mm , width 20mm height 25 mm . Weight 164 gm Ballance nice.

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.