Harlan Steel Light copper Damascus kitchen knife on a wooden board with tomatoes and basil.

HARLAN STEEL / THE ALL-ROUND KITCHEN KNIFE

Light.

Exceptional detail. Everyday purpose.

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55 layersCopper Damascus
10Cr15CoMoVSteel at the core
8.15 inBlade length · 207 mm
5.75 ozKnife weight · 163 g
Harlan Steel01 / THE PHILOSOPHY

UTILITY, WITH CHARACTER

A knife you’ll reach for every day—and appreciate every time you pick it up.

The Harlan Steel Light pairs a distinctive copper Damascus blade with a richly figured wood handle, bringing a considered balance of utility and style to your kitchen. Intricate steel patterns, a flowing copper accent, and an ivory-colored collar give it a striking identity, while its versatile chef’s blade handles the prep behind your favorite meals.

LIGHT / A CLOSER LOOK

Exceptional detail.
Everyday purpose.

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Harlan Steel Light copper Damascus kitchen knife, shown in full profile.
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01 / THE BLADE

Fifty-five layers. One unmistakable pattern.

Light’s blade is built from 55 layers of Damascus steel surrounding a 10Cr15CoMoV core, with copper detailing running through the pattern. Up close, every line in the steel tells the story of its construction.

Close-up of Light's blade, showing the 55-layer Damascus pattern and copper detailing along the edge.
55-layer patternCopper Damascus construction
Copper detailingA warm accent along the edge
10Cr15CoMoV coreSelected for edge retention
0155 layers

Copper Damascus construction surrounds the core, giving every blade its distinctive layered pattern.

0210Cr15CoMoV core

A core steel selected for wear resistance and edge retention.

03Copper detailing

A warm accent woven through the blade’s layered pattern.

04Hand water-sharpened

A polished edge with a flat grind for everyday kitchen cutting.

02 / THE HANDLE

A handle worth holding.

Warm, richly figured wood gives the octagonal handle its distinctive look. Its faceted shape provides defined surfaces for your grip, while the ivory-colored collar and nickel silver and G10 spacer complete the design.

At approximately 5.75 ounces, Light offers a relatively light feel in a full-size kitchen knife.

Close-ups of Light’s octagonal wood handle, ivory-colored collar and nickel silver and G10 spacer.
Light kitchen knife beside sliced steak on a cutting board near a grill.

EXCEPTIONAL DETAIL. EVERYDAY PURPOSE.

For the moments
before the meal.

03 / EVERYDAY PURPOSE

One knife. Your daily routine.

From slicing vegetables and portioning boneless meats to chopping herbs, Light earns its place on the cutting board. The approximately 8.15-inch blade offers room for slicing, dicing, and chopping, with a pointed tip for more controlled prep.

Light beside diced zucchini and onion.

LIGHT / IN ITS ELEMENT

Weeknight prep

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Whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or cooking for a full table, Light brings a refined touch to the work that comes before the meal.

LIGHT / IN DETAIL

Considered in every dimension.

Light specifications graphic showing blade length, overall length, weight and blade height.
Blade construction
55-layer copper Damascus
Core steel
10Cr15CoMoV
Blade grind
Flat
Sharpening
Hand water-sharpened
Handle
Octagonal stabilized wood
Collar
Ivory-colored imitation ivory
Spacer
Nickel silver and G10
Blade length
Approximately 8.15 inches (207 mm)
Overall length
Approximately 14.33 inches (364 mm)
Handle length
Approximately 5.51 inches (140 mm)
Blade height
Approximately 1.89 inches (48 mm)
Weight
Approximately 5.75 oz (163 g)

A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY

Ready for tomorrow’s meal.

Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Avoid the dishwasher, soaking, and cutting through bones or frozen foods. Use a wood or suitable plastic cutting board and store with the edge protected.

Light on a cutting board. One knife. Everyday possibilities. Slice. Dice. Chop.

GOOD TO KNOW

A few finer points.

What can I use Light for?

From slicing vegetables and portioning boneless meats to chopping herbs, Light earns its place on the cutting board. The approximately 8.15-inch blade offers room for slicing, dicing, and chopping, with a pointed tip for more controlled prep.

What is the collar made from?

The collar is ivory-colored imitation ivory. The spacer combines nickel silver and G10.

How should I care for the knife?

Hand wash and dry promptly after use. Avoid the dishwasher, soaking, and cutting through bones or frozen foods. Use a wood or suitable plastic cutting board and store with the edge protected.

HARLAN STEEL LIGHT

Make every meal begin with something exceptional.

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