Guns International #: 102872762
Seller's Inventory #: TEYMBSM104

• San Mai Damascus means "to forge three leaves" in Japanese. The core is veneered on two sides.
• The core consists of tool steel 1.2842; the sides out of 160-layer DSC® Damascus steel
• Since 1999, the Balbach company has been producing this unusual DSC® Damascus steel in the traditional welding assembly technique. It is super clean, meaning there are no impurities in the steel or in the weld seams.
• DSC® Damascus Super Clean is registered as patent number 302008009468. This genuine welded steel achieves a high initial hardness (61 HRC)
• The best blade cutting properties are achieved through the high degree of hardness, toughness and minimal brittleness.
• The waterbuck (a type of antelope) horns used on the handle were prepared and stabilized for a good hand grip.
• The ferrule and end cap on the handle made of fine Damascus steel.
• The sheath is made of traditionally crafted saddle leather in black. A discreet buckle prevents the knife from falling out.
• Solely vegetable tanning materials are used during the tanning process. The leather is retanned in drums over a period of 6 to 8 weeks.
• Please note: delivery time can take up to several weeks.
• Key measurements: 
  • Total length – 8.27 inches (210 mm)
  • Blade length – 3.55 inches (90 mm)
  • Blade strength – 0.19 inches (4.8 mm)
  • Hardness: 61 HRC
  • Pattern:  San Mai