300mm/12”Mosaic Damascus Kiritsuke

High-Carbon Mosaic Damascus Kiritsuke a.k.a. K-Tip Chef Knife with a 300mm/12” edge and western style double bevel grind m. The geometry of this blade includes a vey slight belly on the edge that lends itself best to push and pull cuts through meats, veggies, fruits and even bread. A great slicing and carving  knife as well. 
The Damascus pattern is based on taking an explosion pattern that was drawn out into a long bar and cut into 4 pieces , then twisted heavily in alternating directions and stacked as such to create this wavy, flowing , billowing smoke like effect . 

The handle is made of Black Water Buffalo Horn and the  burl wood of a local and native Mojave Desert tree/shrub that I harvest and process myself in small batches straight from the desert floor, on our property. This plant commonly known as Cat’s Claw, and formerly known as Acacia Greggii has been reclassified as Senegalia Greggii. As far as I know, I am the only person in the world using the root burl from this specific plant to make knife handles . It cannot be purchased retail and is very unique and beautiful . The handle wood has been resin stabilized for durability and water resistance . 

Knife total weight: 8.7 oz

steel alloys: 15n20 ,5160

330mm/12” blade

17” overall length