12.0" Handmade Damascus Blade Kitchen Full Tang Chef Knife – 384 Layer Forged Steel

This 12-inch handmade Damascus steel kitchen chef knife features a full tang design and is oil tempered to a hardness of 58-60 HRC for excellent edge retention and durability. The blade edges are sharpened at a precise 20-degree angle, offering superior cutting performance. Our Damascus blades are crafted from a blend of 1095 high carbon steel and 15N20 nickel steel, heated and folded repeatedly to create 384 distinct layers.The blade is then acid-etched, which turns the nickel layers to a satin finish and the high carbon layers to a blackish gray, beautifully exposing the intricate Damascus pattern. Unlike simple acid etching, our knives are fully handmade and polished — the handles are high-polished to remove the acid burn for a smooth grip, while the blade edge retains a satin finish for a sharp, durable edge. The knife you see in the photos is exactly the one you will receive, a true artisan piece crafted for both professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts.