This 12-inch custom hand forged Damascus steel chef knife is a perfect blend of craftsmanship, durability, and functionality, designed for professional chefs, home cooks, and outdoor enthusiasts. With an overall length of 12.0 inches, the knife features a 7.0-inch razor-sharp blade paired with a 5.0-inch resin handle, elegantly finished with a hand-casted brass bolster. The handle is crafted for comfort and strength, offering excellent balance and a secure grip for precision cutting. The blade is forged from 1095 and 15N20 high carbon steel, layered into 512 true Damascus layers that create a stunning and unique pattern across the blade. Each knife undergoes hours of meticulous hand forging, producing a microscopic “saw-blade effect” that allows it to retain sharpness much longer than ordinary knives. Heat treated to perfection, the blade offers a Rockwell hardness of 50–54 HRC along the edge and 42–45 HRC along the spine, ensuring lasting strength and durability. With a thickness of 4 mm, the blade boasts flawless hand grinds on both sides, while the top edge is left with a subtle false edge for enhanced aesthetics. This knife does not come with a leather sheath, focusing entirely on the artistry and quality of its design. Offered by HM Knives, this exquisite Damascus chef knife is ideal for kitchen use, camping, hunting, or as a collector’s piece—a truly premium tool for any master chef.
