Custom Handmade Japanese Wrought Iron San Mai Chef Knife 52100 steel. Gift For Sale

Japanese Hand-Forged Nakiri Knife — 52100 San Mai, Wrought Iron Clad, Rosewood Handle
This hand-forged Nakiri is our take on the classic Japanese vegetable knife — one of the most popular blades to come out of our workshop, and one of the most fun to make.
Blade Construction & SteelThe blade is built using San Mai construction, with a 52100 high-carbon steel core prized for its toughness and edge retention, wrapped in a wrought iron cladding. Because the cladding is a softer steel, forge welding and folding it around the core produces a distinctive, textured pattern — no two blades finish alike, and the iron will develop a natural patina with use, gaining character over time.
The core is hardened to 60–62 HRC, giving the blade serious edge durability while the wrought iron jacket adds resilience and shock absorption. The result is a knife that\'s hard enough to hold a razor edge, yet tough enough for daily kitchen work.
Grind & GeometryWe forge Nakiri blades thinner than our other knives on purpose — it\'s what lets them glide through hard vegetables without wedging. The blade features a convex grind rather than a traditional flat grind, which improves food release, makes maintenance easier, and delivers effortless slicing through vegetables, herbs, and proteins alike. The flat edge profile also makes this style of blade easier to sharpen and keep razor-sharp.
HandleThe handle is crafted from beautiful curly rosewood with brass spacers, offering a clean, elegant look along with excellent balance and a secure, comfortable grip.
Dimensions
Open Length: 13 inchesBlade Length: 7.5 inchesHandle Length: 5.5 inches
Best Suited For: Vegetables — fast, precise chopping and dicing, thanks to the wide, flat blade profile.
Please Note: As each blade is hand-forged, the wood grain of the rosewood and the finish/pattern of the steel will vary slightly from knife to knife — this is part of the character of a handmade piece, not a flaw.