Teardrop Damascus Slicer 329mm

Bladesmith and artist Andrés Maldonado’s Teardrop Damascus Slicer 329mm represents the extraordinary marriage of form and function that sets our makers apart. Through traditional artistic blacksmithing techniques combined with his bladesmithing expertise, Andrés, the son of a blacksmith and himself a practitioner since childhood, uses a single piece of house-made, 160-layer carbon damascus steel to form both the long, elegant blade as well as the unique and striking handle. Perfect for precise cuts between beef and pork rib bones, or slicing and serving large portions of any protein and other foods, the upswept slicing blade is as sharp and utile as it is striking. Remarkably comfortable and balanced in the hand, the layers of 1084 and 15n20 carbon alloys expand where blade morphs into handle, then slim progressively again as metal curves and wraps gently around a beautiful piece of ebony wood which is secured in place by three domed brass pins. For unforgettable moments in the kitchen or tableside in the dining room, the second knife from this Spain-based artisan has already left a lasting impression.