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