Custom Hand-Forged San Mai Damascus Hunting Knife,

Blade Specifications

• Blade Profile: Features a classic Drop Point design with a slight recurve, optimized for both slicing and heavy-duty utility.

• Construction Style: Utilizes a San Mai / Go-Mai forge-welding technique, characterized by the visible wavy “hamon-like” transition line near the edge.

• Grind: A wide Flat Grind that tapers to a fine, sharp primary bevel for precision cutting.

• Finish: The blade exhibits a forced patina or acid-etched finish on the upper sections to contrast against the polished cutting edge.

🪵 Handle Specifications

• Material: Crafted from a rich, polished hardwood (likely Walnut or Rosewood) showing deep grain patterns.

• Ergonomics: Designed with a contoured palm swell and finger grooves to provide a secure, comfortable grip during extended use.

• Hardware: Equipped with a solid steel or nickel-silver bolster and a matching pommel cap for superior balance and durability.

• Tang: Likely a Hidden Tang construction, where the steel extends through the handle and is secured by the end cap.

🌊 Damascus Specifications

• Type: A specialized High-Carbon San Mai Damascus, rather than a standard multi-layer twist.

• Core Steel: Typically features a high-carbon center (such as 1095 or 80CrV2) for maximum hardness and edge retention.

• Cladding: Outer layers are often lower carbon steel or nickel-blended steel, providing lateral strength and rust resistance to the brittle core.

• Visual Pattern: The “Damascus” effect is localized to the laminate line, showing a high-contrast, irregular wave where the different steels meet.