Damascus Chef Knife

These 8" Western style Chef knives are handmade from 350 layers of High Carbon Damascus Steel. Composed of 1095 and 15N20 these blades have been given a mirror polish before cycles of etching and polishing to reveal the beautiful pattern in the steel. These full tang blades are 3/32" thick at the spine and have a full distal taper toward the tip for superior balance and cutting geometry.

I have two different blades, and the handle of both blades is a full tang construction with a black micarta bolster and stainless pins. One blade features a natural stabilized Manitoba Maple Burl, with Black liners. The other blade features a black Manitoba Maple Burl handle, with brass pins and liners to match the subtle yellow hues of the wood. The handles have been given a high polish and oiled to protect against moisture and to be as enjoyable as possible to use, however a coat of mineral oil is recommended occasionally.  In addition there is a lanyard tube in the handle so it is easy to hang up in the kitchen, and is Ferro Magnetic so it will stick to a magnet bar.

For cleaning we recommend a rinsing the blade with water and soap and completely drying the knife with a towel, and mineral oil for storage to protect against rust. Since this is a carbon Damascus blade it will etch and patina with use, so in addition to the black and polished steel pattern, with use it'll develop even more colouring, such as blue, gold, and purple in a unique way that'll reflect your own cooking style. 

We also offer a hand tooled and stitched leather sheath for storage, custom fitted to the blade to hold it snugly and for ease of use.

Knife Specifications:
Steel: 1095/15N20 250 layer Damascus
Hardness: 60 HRC
Blade Length: 8.5"
Overall Length: 13"
Thickness at Spine: 3/32"
Weight: 190 grams
Center of Balance: beginning of blade/bolster transition.
Handle Construction: Full Tang, stabilized wood handle, stainless steel pin and micarta bolster
Sheath: leather