This unique piece from the C150 series is a tribute to the forging tradition, in which every detail has been shaped by hand over many hours. It starts with a 10-layer foundation made from high-carat 1.2510 steel, known for its outstanding hardness and edge retention. Added to this is St37, a low-carbon mild steel prized for its excellent weldability and ductility, which gives the knife flexibility and resistance to breakage. Nickel inlays add shiny accents.
Nesmuk
UNIKAT U32 C150 chef's knife 9073 layers
9.000€
VAT includedBlade: 180 mm, hand-forged wild Damascus, 9,073 layers, 65 HRC, hollow ground on both sides, NPC coating
Ferrule: High-gloss polished stainless steel
Includes: Nesmuk leather sheath, Nesmuk strop, high-quality, matt black case, certificate of authenticity
Note: The blade of the UNIKATS is available in all listed handle materials. Please let us know your preference in the order note.
Delivery time: 1 - 3 working days
Quality, aesthetics and tradition in perfection
Joining and folding initially creates a block of 20 and a block of 43 layers, each of which is welded vertically three times using the exploded damask technique and formed into a pattern of extraordinary depth and beauty. The material is further doubled to 378 layers, folded in 12 degrees, and through diagonal forging results in a dynamic mosaic damask with 1512 layers.
A spectacular ferry flip with center ply weaves the pattern into 9073 layers, centered around a layer of 1.2419.05 tungsten steel, which provides exceptional strength and edge retention. The final sharpening reveals a blade of impeccable sharpness, protected by the incomparable Nesmuk Protective Coating (NPC), which shields the blade from environmental influences. The C150 chef's knife is therefore more than just a tool - it is a piece of living history, ready to help write the stories of your kitchen.
Blacksmithing at
9,073 layers of Damascus steel
Nesmuk manufactures the Damascus steels of the EXCLUSIVE series and the UNIKATE series itself. This is how we achieve the best material quality for unsurpassed sharpness and durability. Dozens of work steps and many years of experience are necessary to be able to complete such a knife.
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Cutting layer made of finest carbon steel
We harden our damask knives to up to 65 HRC. The cutting layer made of a tungsten/carbon steel guarantees extreme sharpness and durability.
Everything 100% handmade - like 2,500 years ago
The ancient technique of fire welding is all the beginning of our EXCLUSIVE knife blades. The knowledge and skills of our employees enable the highest quality in perfection. For an outstanding performance that is always different in appearance. Our know-how for complex unique patterns needed more than two decades and a lot of practice. - Hollow grinding and subsequent work also require a lot of experience.
Precision and dedication are prerequisites for our craft.
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Unique
cutting performance
Hardly any effort is required for cutting due to a particularly narrow blade. - The hollow grind on both sides offers just that and more. The ground facet facilitates the release of the cut from the blade and it also simply looks good. In terms of craftsmanship, the hollow grind is very demanding, requiring skill and a steady hand. Only the best knifemakers perform this work in the Nesmuk Manufacture.
The etching of the blade
Everything must be perfect. - For the damask pattern to shine brilliantly, it needs the right preparation. Each blade is painstakingly polished by hand to a mirror finish. This is followed by a bath in acid, in which the steels used react to varying degrees, revealing the forged pattern. - One of the most beautiful moments in the making of a Damascus steel blade.
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Blade trigger
The sharpening, or the honing of the blade, is the final step in the production of our jewelry. Here, too, only experienced employees lend a hand. The result is razor sharp and more, even longitudinally you can split hair with the knives from Nesmuk EXCLUSIVE.
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Protective shield
thanks to Nesmuk Protective Coating
The sharpest blades rust.
Why is that? - Steel without chrome offers a finer structure than steel with the label "stainless steel" (chrome steel) and this fine structure is also found on the cutting edge. - Sharper without chrome!
For this reason, only the highest performance "carbon steels" (without chrome) are used for our Nesmuk EXCLUSIVE knives.
To ensure that our blades do not rust despite this, we have developed a glass-like coating together with a Fraunhofer Institute (ICT) - NPC.
Quality knows no compromise.
*The cutting bevel of the blade is not coated.
Certified quality
made in Germany
Das traditionelle Messermacherhandwerk und die Kunst des Feuerschweißens ist Ursprung und Kern von Nesmuk. Höchste Präzision und Qualität sind unser Markenzeichen. Unsere Einzelstücke sind Ausdruck für unser Streben nach Perfektion und Schönheit. Besonderes Augenmerk legen wir auf die Beständigkeit unserer Produkte. Ein hochwertiges Messer zu schmieden, bedarf einer großen Erfahrung und eines geschulten Blickes. Neben dieser Fähigkeit ist die Verarbeitung von hochwertigem Material entscheidend für das Endergebnis des Messers. Unsere Materialien werden sorgfältig ausgesucht, um jedes Messer widerstandsfähig und langlebig zu machen.