12" Handmade Damascus Steel Chef Knife – Custom Forged Kitchen Knife with Hardwood Handle and Brass Bolster

This 12-inch handmade Damascus steel chef knife is a perfect blend of artistry, strength, and precision, designed for chefs, cooking enthusiasts, and collectors alike. With an overall length of 12 inches, this knife features a 7-inch razor-sharp blade and a 5-inch handle crafted from beautiful hardwood, elegantly paired with a hand-casted brass bolster for enhanced durability and style. Its ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip and excellent balance, making it ideal for all types of kitchen tasks.
The blade is meticulously hand forged from 1095 and 15N20 high carbon steel, folded into 512 true layers to produce the iconic Damascus pattern that flows seamlessly to the edge. Forged over many hours, this craftsmanship creates a natural “saw-blade effect” at the microscopic level, helping the knife maintain its sharpness long after other blades have dulled. Heat treated for maximum performance, the blade achieves a Rockwell hardness of 50–54 HRC along the edge and 42–45 HRC along the spine, providing the perfect combination of sharpness and resilience.
With a 4 mm thick spine and superb hand grinds on both sides, including a false top edge, this knife offers strength, precision, and effortless cutting performance. 100% handmade, it is not only a functional kitchen essential but also a unique collectible piece of fine craftsmanship. Perfect for professional chefs, home cooks, or as a premium gift, this Damascus chef knife is a timeless tool that delivers exceptional performance and beauty.