Cu-Mai Damascus Chef's Knife (8") with Amboyna Burl

Product Description for Cu-Mai Damascus Chef's Knife (8") with Amboyna Burl

Maker: Chris Losacco (Elemental Forge) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $1,170.00
Item num: 113639
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 8.20 in.
Cutting edge length: 8.10 in.
Total length: 13.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.26 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 6.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 9.6 oz.
Blade: Cu-Mai damascus combining 1084, 15N20, and copper surrounding a 1084 carbon steel core
Bolster: Antique bronze
Handle: Stabilized amboyna burl
Sheath: Wood Saya
Description: This chef’s knife was made by Colorado bladesmith Chris Losacco of Elemental Forge. Chris creates chef’s knives that elevate your cooking experience. He focuses on kitchen cutlery because it requires the utmost skill, patience, and focus to execute well. Everything he creates is handmade, so no two knives are ever the same. Losacco started making knives because he wasn’t satisfied with buying pre-designed products made from subpar materials. Once he realized he could make drastically better knives, he was hooked. Making hand-forged chef’s knives quickly became a passion.
This knife will be a perfect 'go-to' knife in the kitchen. The 7-1/4-inch blade provides plenty of reach while remaining nimble and easy to control. A gentle arc to the blade's edge makes this a perfect knife for both a rocking chop and a forward slice. Whether chopping onions, slicing tomatoes, mincing parsley, or portioning and slicing meats, this elegant chef's knife is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
The blade is hand forged from Losacco’s own Cu-mai damascus. A high performance 1084 carbon steel core is surrounded by damascus combining 1084 and 15N20 carbon steels with copper. The high-contrast pattern is highly engaging and showcases Losacco's skill at the forge. A Fujiwara-inspired finger notch encourages a pinch grip for greater control. The flat-ground blade has a thin geometry and will effortlessly slice and chop. Losacco's touchmark is on the left side of the blade.
The faceted handle is stabilized amboyna burl. The swirling figure of the wood nicely complements the damascus blade. It combines heartwood and sap wood into a particularly dramatic handle. The front of the handle is sealed with an antiqued bronze bolster. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
The knife comes with a tin of Elemental Forge wax to protect the carbon steel blade and wood handle. It also includes an edge guard for safe storage when not in use.
Exceptional work throughout!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days