Carving Set
The blades of this Carving Set are made of multiple layers of different steels. Known as San Mai, it is formed by forge welding contrasting layers of steel together under immense pressure and heat. In this case, a cutting core of 26C3 high carbon steel is sandwiched between layers of bright pure nickel and 60 layered Damascus steel on either side; 121 layers of steel in total. This allows for a very hard, razor sharp cutting core, protected on either side by a softer jacket. As the blade was ground and polished, the cutting core was revealed, with each distortion in the layers representing a different blow of the hammer during forging.
The spine and choil are rounded for comfort in use, and the faces of both the knife and fork have been polished entirely, to display the chaotic pattern. The cutting edge of the knife is very flat near the heel, with a gentle curve up to a fine tip.
The handles are made of ancient Irish Bog Oak from Glenstal Abbey and wind felled Yew from Co. Mayo, combined with teal Atlantic Ocean plastic from Mannin Strand in Co. Galway, brass, and sterling silver. They are octagonal in shape, tapering out towards the butt for balance.
This set is made for slicing and serving at the table, surrounded by family and friends.
Map coordinates: 53°27'04N 10°06'53W (Mannin Strand)
Knife blade length: 250mm
Knife overall length: 400mm
Weight: 169g
Balance point: Right above the heel.
Fork blade length: 180mm
Fork overall length: 315mm
Weight: 106g
Balance point: Just below the silver pin.
The blades of this Carving Set are made of multiple layers of different steels. Known as San Mai, it is formed by forge welding contrasting layers of steel together under immense pressure and heat. In this case, a cutting core of 26C3 high carbon steel is sandwiched between layers of bright pure nickel and 60 layered Damascus steel on either side; 121 layers of steel in total. This allows for a very hard, razor sharp cutting core, protected on either side by a softer jacket. As the blade was ground and polished, the cutting core was revealed, with each distortion in the layers representing a different blow of the hammer during forging.
The spine and choil are rounded for comfort in use, and the faces of both the knife and fork have been polished entirely, to display the chaotic pattern. The cutting edge of the knife is very flat near the heel, with a gentle curve up to a fine tip.
The handles are made of ancient Irish Bog Oak from Glenstal Abbey and wind felled Yew from Co. Mayo, combined with teal Atlantic Ocean plastic from Mannin Strand in Co. Galway, brass, and sterling silver. They are octagonal in shape, tapering out towards the butt for balance.
This set is made for slicing and serving at the table, surrounded by family and friends.
Map coordinates: 53°27'04N 10°06'53W (Mannin Strand)
Knife blade length: 250mm
Knife overall length: 400mm
Weight: 169g
Balance point: Right above the heel.
Fork blade length: 180mm
Fork overall length: 315mm
Weight: 106g
Balance point: Just below the silver pin.
The blades of this Carving Set are made of multiple layers of different steels. Known as San Mai, it is formed by forge welding contrasting layers of steel together under immense pressure and heat. In this case, a cutting core of 26C3 high carbon steel is sandwiched between layers of bright pure nickel and 60 layered Damascus steel on either side; 121 layers of steel in total. This allows for a very hard, razor sharp cutting core, protected on either side by a softer jacket. As the blade was ground and polished, the cutting core was revealed, with each distortion in the layers representing a different blow of the hammer during forging.
The spine and choil are rounded for comfort in use, and the faces of both the knife and fork have been polished entirely, to display the chaotic pattern. The cutting edge of the knife is very flat near the heel, with a gentle curve up to a fine tip.
The handles are made of ancient Irish Bog Oak from Glenstal Abbey and wind felled Yew from Co. Mayo, combined with teal Atlantic Ocean plastic from Mannin Strand in Co. Galway, brass, and sterling silver. They are octagonal in shape, tapering out towards the butt for balance.
This set is made for slicing and serving at the table, surrounded by family and friends.
Map coordinates: 53°27'04N 10°06'53W (Mannin Strand)
Knife blade length: 250mm
Knife overall length: 400mm
Weight: 169g
Balance point: Right above the heel.
Fork blade length: 180mm
Fork overall length: 315mm
Weight: 106g
Balance point: Just below the silver pin.
It is important to mention that carbon steel blades require a little more care and maintenance than stainless steel, but you will be rewarded with a rich patina that will illustrate the knife’s history with you over a lifetime of use. Each knife comes with instructions on how to look after it.