This is one of our first Cu-Mai blades, It is made up of three layers of steel with pure copper between. The ruby red ghost patina is only visible from some angles in certain light, its just a hint of vibrant ruby red colour along the copper. The blade shape of this one is suited to small chopping boards ideal for fresh herbs, cocktail bar fruit or cheese boards, sure to draw conversation at any gathering.
Copper herb cleaver Features:
Handmade in the U.K.
Cu-Mai carbon steel blade.
Takedown handle build.
Red/Pink dyed and stabilised curly wood handle.
Satin handle finish.
Food-safe wax coating.
Wooden box with fitted foam insert.
Thin / general purpose semi-convex edge.
'Special black' finish.
Recessed, domed mirror pin.
Ruby red ghost patina.
Specs:
85mm - 3 1/4” blade length.
45mm - 1 3/4“ tall at the heel
Weighs 143g - 0.31lb.
80crv2 carbon steel
~61hrc.
The blade has a hard, food-safe wax finish to help preserve the colouring and remove the need for oiling during daily use. The handle can be removed for repairs and maintenance and with an heirloom fit, it should last a lifetime. Please check out the Maintaining blades page for more info and pick up some protective wax to keep all your blades pristine. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email us directly.
80crv2 is a tough steel so you don’t have to be too worried about chipping it despite the thin edge. Like most carbon steels, it is easy to sharpen and keep a hair-popping edge.
