This is a single knife — one forged 14-inch Damascus chef knife built for professional slicing, meat prep, and daily kitchen work. The 9-inch blade delivers long reach and clean cutting across large ingredients. The olive wood handle with black resin spacer rings and a brass collar keeps it balanced and secure in hand. A fitted black leather sheath is included for safe storage and transport.

The Blade

The blade runs 9 inches and is forged from layered 1095 high-carbon steel and 15N20 nickel alloy. Looking at the image, the Damascus pattern on this blade is bold and flowing wide, with irregular contrast bands that sweep from spine to edge across the full blade length. The pattern depth and contrast are particularly strong on this blade, making the layered steel construction visually clear from heel to tip.

The two steels are stacked, heated, and hammer-welded into a single solid billet. Repeated folding strengthens the grain structure and bonds the layers permanently. Acid etching after forging reveals the full Damascus surface pattern. Every blade carries a slightly different formation from the forging process.

Heat treatment brings the blade to 58–60 HRC. That range holds a sharp working edge through sustained daily kitchen use without becoming brittle under regular cutting load.

The long blade profile suits slicing and portioning tasks — pulling cleanly through large roasts, whole fish, dense vegetables, and large proteins in controlled single strokes. The thin edge behind the bevel reduces drag during slicing and improves food release from the flat.

The Handle

The 5-inch handle is made from natural olive wood with black resin spacer rings running along the grip. Looking at the image, the olive wood sections show a warm honey-brown tone with natural grain variation, separated by evenly spaced black resin rings that add grip texture and a distinctive visual rhythm along the handle length. A brass collar sits at the blade-to-handle junction, adding a warm gold accent between the Damascus steel and the olive wood.

Olive wood is naturally dense and oily — it resists moisture without regular conditioning and holds its surface tone through years of daily kitchen use. The black resin spacer rings are fully non-porous and add grip security at regular intervals along the handle length. The combination of warm wood, black rings, and brass collar makes this one of the most visually distinctive handles in the collection.

The Leather Sheath

The included black leather sheath is fitted to the 9-inch blade for a secure, snug fit. It protects the blade edge during storage and allows safe transport for professional kitchen travel, outdoor cooking, and catering setups. The image shows a clean black leather sheath with white stitching along the spine — well-constructed and suited for regular daily use alongside the knife.

Full Tang Construction

This knife is full tang. The blade steel runs the complete 14-inch length from tip to handle end, pinned through the olive wood and resin spacers for permanent structural integrity. Full tang eliminates blade flex at the handle junction and distributes weight evenly across the full knife length for balanced, controlled cutting during extended prep sessions.

For a shorter daily prep option, the 8-inch Twisted Damascus Gyuto offers a wider belly profile suited for rocking cuts and versatile kitchen work.

Specs at a Glance

• Sold as: Single knife
• Total length: 14 inches
• Blade length: 9 inches
• Handle length: 5 inches
• Handle material: Olive wood with black resin spacers
• Collar: Brass
• Blade steel: Layered Damascus (1095 + 15N20)
• Construction: Full tang
• Hardness: 58–60 HRC
• Sheath: Black leather included
• Engraving: Available on request

FAQs

How is this knife different from the 9-inch raindrop Damascus chef knife in this collection?

The 9-inch knife has a stabilized wood handle and no sheath. This knife runs 14 inches overall with an olive wood and black resin spacer handle, brass collar, and a fitted black leather sheath included.

Is olive wood a practical handle material for kitchen use?

Yes, olive wood is naturally dense and oily, resisting moisture without regular conditioning. It holds its warm tone and surface finish through years of daily use. Dry the handle immediately after washing to preserve the grain over time.

Does the leather sheath fit securely on the blade?

Yes, the sheath is custom-fitted to the 9-inch blade for a snug, secure hold during storage and transport. It protects both the blade edge and the user when the knife is not in active use.

Can this knife handle both slicing and general prep tasks?

Yes, the 9-inch blade handles slicing large proteins and long pull cuts efficiently. The pointed tip also handles trimming and detail work, making it versatile across both primary and finishing prep tasks.