This knife is hand forged from three layers of 80crv2 high carbon steel, with a thin vein of pure nickel between the layers, presenting as the bright silver line running through the blade. It has been forged and ground retain some mass in the first half of the blade to assist the users wrist in pushing through foods. As a knife, this performs beautifully, tapering from a 6mm spine to a very fine tip for detailed work. 
 
It has been finished with a black etch, which overtime will turn grey, however the vein of nickel will always remain bright, catching the light in a unique way that can be most pleasing. 
 
The handle is made from Australian beefwood, which has been polished and lightly charred, then hot-waxed to give it greater durability and a smoky- red colour. It has a matching wooden sheath made from the same piece of timber. Both handle and sheath are polished and sculpted to fit into the users hand comfortably and securely, providing a secure connection to the blade for detailed work. 
 
The dimensions are:  230mm long, 6mm spine tapering to 1mm,  50mm high and 390mm over all
 
Please note that this is a high carbon steel knife, which means it must be stored completely dry or it may develop excessive patina or rust. This is most easily done by wiping down the knife with a damp cloth after using, then drying it completely before putting it away. The is the small trade off for an incredibly durable steel that stays sharp for a long time and is easily resharpened when the time comes.