ROCKSTEAD TEI DLC

The Tei is a knife that represents almost all of Rocksteads ingenuity and accomplishments. Much like the Shin, it pays homage to the Japanese katana in its blade and handle.

The Honzukuri style blade gives it incredible strength and cutting efficiency due to the geometry of the blade. The YXR7 steel that Rockstead uses, reaches hardness levels of up to 65HRc. The exact hardness of the blade is tested individually and is visible on the certificate accompanying the knife.

The handle is crafted from hard-anodized duraluminium. This is an Aluminium-Copper-Manganese-Magnesium alloy which is still used in the aircraft industry today and it holds four stingray skin inlays. This is a traditional material used in Japanese sword handles.

This blade also features a Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating, which gives the blade a beautiful black sheen op top of the already impressive mirror finish. It also protects the blade with a very thin layer, which has an incredible hardness.

Please be aware that this piece has a minor cosmetic flaw. There is a slight shiny spot where the swedge meets the spine on one side of the knife. This does not compromise the function of the knife at all, but is visible in a certain light. The price was originally €1799,-.