Wootz Steel Knife with Mammoth Tooth Fossil Handle

Blade Material:Wootz Steel

Handle Material: Desert Iron Wood with 10,000+ year old Woolly Mammoth Tooth Fossil – each is a bit different colour, yellows, purples, blues etc. Each one is unique.

Full Length: 21.5 cm

Blade Length: 9 .5 cm

Handle Length:11.5 cm

Blade Width: 2.8cm

Blade Thickness: 3 mm

Hardness : 60Hrc

Sharpness level: Razor Sharp

Wootz steel is a legendary high-carbon steel alloy known for its exceptional properties, making it ideal for crafting high-quality knives. Here’s what sets it apart:

– Unique pattern: Wootz steel is famous for its distinctive pattern of bands or mottling, resulting from the formation of carbide particles during the forging process.

– High carbon content: Wootz steel typically contains a high carbon content (around 1.5-2.0%), which contributes to its exceptional hardness and ability to hold a sharp edge.

– Hardness and edge retention: Wootz steel is renowned for its ability to maintain a sharp edge, making it highly prized for knives that require precision and durability.

– Historical significance: Wootz steel has been used for centuries in traditional knife-making, particularly in India and the Middle East, where it was highly valued for its performance and beauty. The combination of high carbon content, unique pattern, and exceptional hardness makes Wootz steel an excellent choice for crafting high-end knives that demand precision, durability, and aesthetic appeal.

Do not apply any chemical cleaning agent, soap, alcohol, solvents, acids or alkalines to the knife, particularly the mammoth tooth as these chemicals can corrode or discolour the fossil surface.