French Pattern Chef's Knife, 10-inch Cu Mai
This chef's knife has a 10-inch blade of Cu Mai construction in a French pattern. 15N20 high carbon steel, copper and nickel were forge welded to a 1084 high carbon steel core. The blade was given an antique finish using a vintage rust bluing process. The octagonal handle is an emerald-dyed burl maple. The bolster/spacer is copper as well as the handle end cap. It was hardened and tempered to a 60-61 Rockwell.