Wrought Iron Clad San Mai Chefs Knife

High-carbon 1095 core and a thin slip of Nickel Silver are wrapped with a heavy layer antique wrought iron. The three metals were forge welded together into one beautifully dirty looking piece of steel.

This high-contrast blade is a lean, medium weight kitchen knife that comes in at 163 grams a cutting edge length 8.2” or 206mm . 

A highly figured piece of Box Elder Burl was shaped into Wa style handle with G10 Spacer. A hand stitched, vegetable tanned leather saya also accompanies this knife.  

Details- 

Weight: 5.7oz. / 163g.

Blade Length: 206mm / 8.2”

Overall Length: 336mm / 13.25”

Height: 49.3mm

Width (at handle): 2.45mm

Blade Material: 1095, Ni, Wrought Iron

Handle Material: Box Elder Burl