Sanmai - Soft Iron Damascus Clad

Sanmai (Three-Piece) is a common construction for double bevel knives where two pieces of softer cladding steel are forgewelded to each side of a harder core steel. The harder but more brittle core steel will form the hard cutting edge after heat treating, and the softer cladding will support the core to increase the overall strength of the blad...

The Sanmai - Soft Iron Damascus Clad construction is produced through a specific combination of forging, lamination, and grinding processes characteristic of traditional Japanese knife-making. See the description above for details specific to this construction.

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Hand wash with warm water and mild detergent, dry immediately with a soft cloth. Avoid the dishwasher, abrasive scouring pads, and prolonged contact with acidic foods. Carbon-steel knives benefit from a thin coat of food-safe camellia or mineral oil between uses.