170 mm Damascus Funayuki - Koa
170 mm Damascus Funayuki - Koa
170 mm Damascus Funayuki - Koa
170 mm Damascus Funayuki - Koa, handle close-up

170 mm Damascus Funayuki - Koa

JMC-SPE506

bladesmith: Chopp


A compact funayuki designed for smaller-scale kitchen preparation. Its size offers a more nimble alternative to a full-sized kitchen knife while retaining enough versatility for everyday use.

The blade features a random-pattern nickel Damascus construction, paired with a koa handle and a small fossilized walrus ivory bolster for contrast.

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  • Free domestic shipping
  • Complimentary lifetime sharpening
  • Made in Portland, Oregon

Jamison Chopp

Jamison Chopp grew up making furniture and considered pursuing it as a career after college, until he discovered knifemaking — a craft that wove together his interests in both wood and metalwork. After apprenticing at Carter Cutlery, where he mastered traditional Japanese lines, shapes, and patterns, Jamison opened his own shop before eventually rejoining his former colleagues at Acre Knife.

At Acre, Jamison lets organic patterns of forged steel speak for themselves. “I try to find beauty and refinement in simplicity instead of complexity. There’s no detail about a knife that I don’t pour myself into creatively. I’ve never been obsessed with perfection; I want you to look at my knives and know that they’re handmade.”

Funayuki

Meaning “going on a boat” in Japanese, funayuki refers to a shortened version of the larger Japanese gyuto. Traditionally carried on fishing vessels as a travel-sized chef knife, it was used to prepare meals and process fish fresh from the water.

Environment: Indoor
Uses: Chopping, Slicing, Filleting
Best for: Fish, Root Vegetables, Leafy Greens, Meat

Overview
Process: Forged

Overall Length: 305 mm / 12.01 in
Weight: 152 g

Blade
Profile: Funayuki
Material: Damascus

Steel Type: 52100

Cladding: Nickel

Length: 170 mm / 6.69 in
Height at Heel: 45 mm / 1.77 in

Handle
Construction: Wa
Material: Koa

Bolster: Fossilized Walrus Ivory

Length: 125 mm / 4.92 in
Liner: Black G10 & Copper

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Damascus technique

  1. Damascus cross section

    Damascus, or pattern-welded steel, is made in a similar way to san mai, except alternating layers of high-carbon steel with different properties are forge welded together. When the final blade is etched, the pattern is revealed as a result of these layers.

  2. Forging technique

    Three billets can be forged and re-stacked to create many layers, which then become the final blade material.

  3. Shaping the pattern

    The bladesmith can remove material by filing, drilling, or grinding part of the metal away, or move the layers with a hammer or press. The resulting patterns vary widely, but the intricate, wavy patterns are a distinctive hallmark of Damascus steel.

Hand wash and dry No dishwasher

Hand wash your knife with warm water and mild dish soap when cutting tasks are finished. Dry immediately after use. 

Under no circumstances place your knife in a dishwasher or leave it soaking for extended periods in the sink. 

Following our general care instructions will help preserve your knife’s longevity and performance. Visit our care guide for additional information.

Please Note: High-carbon and mild-carbon steel will discolor and darken over time, especially in the presence of acidic foods. It’s normal for a blackish/blue patina to form due to oxidation. Patina tells the story of the unique relationship between a knife and its user.