Samura Damascus 67 Slicing Knife 195 mm

The Samura Damascus 67 slicing knife has a narrow, straight 195 mm blade made for long slicing cuts. Its main job is slicing meat and fish fillets, and it also handles ham, sausage, vegetables and bread. The 67-layer Damascus steel blade is paired with an oval Micarta handle.

Blade and steel

The blade is forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel and hardened to 60–61 HRC. A hard blade holds its edge for a long time, so you spend more time cutting and less time sharpening. In return, a hard edge asks for a little care: keep it away from bones, frozen food and glass boards.

The blade is thin and narrow, just 32 mm high, which suits the long, even strokes of slicing. The double-bevel edge is sharpened by hand on both sides, with a factory sharpening angle of 16–18°. An edge ground on both sides is straightforward to maintain on a whetstone.

Handle and balance

The oval handle is made of Micarta. It is highly durable, ergonomically contoured and resistant to moisture. SAMURA gives the series a precision-measured balance and a carefully shifted centre of gravity, so the knife stays comfortable and easy to control, even with tender, delicate food. The knife measures 322 mm overall.

Best uses

• Slicing meat and fish fillets
• Slicing fish for Japanese dishes
• Slicing ham and sausage
• Cutting vegetables and fruit
• Slicing bread

Care and sharpening

Rinse the knife with hot water before first use, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for a long time. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a serrated saw knife. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and sharpen on a whetstone at the original factory angle of 16–18°. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items.

About the Damascus 67 series

Every knife in the Damascus 67 collection, also known as 67 Damascus, is forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel and fitted with an oval Micarta handle built for durability. The design is minimalist and Japanese-inspired, and like all SAMURA knives, each one comes with a 2-year warranty.