Copper Cu-Mai Hunter

A masterwork of advanced bladesmithing techniques, this knife represents the pinnacle of copper-layered craftsmanship. Combining high-carbon steel with traditional Cu Mai construction and copper layering, this piece delivers exceptional performance wrapped in stunning visual artistry.

Advanced Craftsmanship

• Cu Mai Construction: Traditional Japanese lamination technique sandwiches a high-performance core between protective jacket layers, delivering superior edge retention and exceptional durability that stands the test of time
• Steel Jacket: Outer layers forged from mild steel create a lighter, elegant contrast that highlights the blade's architectural beauty
• Copper Layer: A striking copper layer provides dramatic visual contrast while acting as a critical barrier layer in the laminate structure—both functional and beautiful
• Steel Core: 80crv2 delivers superior edge retention, toughness, and contrast
  
• Stabilized Spalted Masur Birch Handle: Premium masur birch, stabilized for weather resistance and hand-carved to perfection, offers a secure, comfortable grip that feels natural in your hand
• Hand-Stitched Leather Sheath: Genuine leather sheath, meticulously crafted to protect your investment for generations

Technical Excellence

This blade showcases the marriage of ancient forging wisdom and modern metallurgical understanding. The Cu Mai lamination process creates a blade that holds a razor-sharp edge while remaining resilient under demanding field conditions. Each hammer strike, each fold, each finish pass is executed with precision to create a knife that performs as beautifully as it presents.

Specifications

• Overall Length: 8.5 inches
• Blade Length: 4 inches
• One-of-a-kind piece—no two are identical

Perfect For

Serious collectors, bladesmithing enthusiasts, and those who appreciate museum-quality craftsmanship. This knife represents advanced forging techniques rarely seen outside of custom knife making, making it both a functional field tool and an investment piece that appreciates in value and meaning over time.

Every Heritage Designs knife is individually hand-forged in our workshop. This piece represents hundreds of hours of skilled work—from canister preparation through final finishing—ensuring a truly unique blade that showcases the art of traditional bladesmithing at its finest.

Want to Forge Your Own?

Heritage Designs offers the opportunity for customers to forge their own knives. Join one of our Forging Classes to handcraft your own blade, or gift the experience with our Experience the Forge Gift Box.