Hand engraved san mai utility

San Mai fixed blade utility knife with deer antler handle and hand engraved stainless bolster and butt cap + sheath 

This blade is something special, featuring our in-house made san mai steel for the blade, this build has had hours of hand engraving poured into it by one of our talented makers Russell, who is preparing to go for his JS soon.
The extra features on this knife are all about showing the skill of the maker. 
Photos don’t do this knife justice but we have tried to capture it as best we can. 
Hand engraving is upon each side of the guard and the butt cap.

The sheath is dyed and tooled leather and flows with the shape and ergonomics of the blade. It sits nicely on the belt and has a lock in loop so the blade wont fall out in the field. 

What is San Mai? 

This blade features a high carbon 1075 core, with a softer stainless steel jacket of 410 that has been forge welded onto the blade. 
The benefits of a San Mai offers both a practical and visible advantage. The hardened high carbon core offers a superior cutting edge, easy to sharpen and maintain, and the stainless cladding offers a beautiful visible display as well as corrosive resistance. 
The haze you can see between the two materials is know as carbon migration, this happens during the forging process as the high carbon from the core wants to move into the low carbon of the stainless jacket. 

This does not affect the integrity of the blades cutting edge when forged correctly. 

After care: High Carbon steel

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft sponge.

Do not use abrasives, harsh chemicals, soak in the sink or place in dishwasher.

Dry immediately

Pay special attention to the areas near the handle and the cutting edge

Application of a thin coat of food safe mineral oil is recommended, cooking oil is ok.

Store in a dry place

Use your high carbon steel blade for its intended purposes and avoid tasks that may cause excessive stress or damage to the blade.

Avoid twisting or prying, and never use the blade as a screwdriver or can opener.

*Complementary laser engraving is offered on all our blades, contact us after purchase to arrange*

Shipped Australia wide with tracking, comes razor sharp and ready to use in a padded knife case.