San Mai Laminated Kitchen Knife – Carbon Core, Stainless Sides

 

This exceptional knife is crafted using the San Mai technique, which combines a hard carbon steel core with stainless steel sides—delivering significant advantages over traditional mono-steel blades. The blade has been expertly tapered during forging to achieve optimal geometry, while a hollow grind grants outstanding cutting aggression.

Advantages of San Mai Laminate:

  • Exceptional Sharpness
    The carbon steel core allows the edge to be ground extremely thin and precise, meeting the standards of even the most demanding chefs. The blade retains its keen edge for a long time and is easy to resharpen, even after intensive use.

  • Durability and Damage Resistance
    The tough, resilient stainless steel outer cladding protects the hard, delicate core from cracking, chipping, and environmental factors. Thanks to this “steel sandwich” construction, the knife is less prone to rust, and its flexibility increases resistance to accidental drops or impacts.

  • Easy Maintenance
    Stainless steel cladding safeguards the core from corrosion, uniting the sharpness and character of carbon steel with the convenience of stainless. In everyday kitchen use, you don’t need to constantly wipe down or oil the blade as required for classic carbon knives.

  • Striking Aesthetics
    The layered structure often creates a visible, beautiful pattern on the blade’s surface, emphasizing the uniqueness and handmade nature of each knife.
     

Summary:
A San Mai laminated knife with a carbon core and stainless sides is the perfect compromise: it combines remarkable sharpness and edge retention with corrosion and damage resistance. It’s an ideal choice for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks seeking beauty, durability, and reliability in a tool that will serve them for years to come.

Parameters:

  • Steel: Sheffcut (core) and N690 (sides)

  • Cutting edge: 175 mm

  • Total length: 300 mm

  • Heel width: 56 mm

  • Thickness: 3 mm (base), tapering to 1.7 mm then 1.3 mm

  • Hardness: 64 HRC

  • Grind: Hollow

  • Weight: 145 g