Dasheng Tea Knife — Pattern Steel & Copper

A tea knife — also called a tea pick or pu-erh knife — is the tool used to pry apart compressed tea cakes without crushing the leaves. The Dasheng model is hand-forged from pattern (Damascus-style) steel with copper fittings, so the blade holds a fine, consistent edge for clean prying and splitting. At 71 mm blade length with a 14 mm width, it has enough surface to work under a dense pu-erh cake while staying nimble enough for everyday table-side service.

• Pattern steel and copper construction — a blade that holds its edge and ages with character
• 183 mm total length, 71 mm blade — balanced for controlled tea-cake work
• Comes in a leather case and high-grade wooden box — table-ready presentation for upscale tea service

A practical tool with the look of a collector's piece, suited to tea ceremonies, hotel tea lounges, and specialty bars that serve premium Pu'er and black tea.

If you brew compressed tea at home — Pu'er bricks, black tea cakes, or aged discs — a proper tea knife makes the difference between a clean break and crumbled leaves. The Dasheng is hand-forged from pattern steel with copper fittings, so it's sharp enough to work under a dense cake and sturdy enough not to flex under pressure. It arrives in a leather case and a wooden gift box, which makes it a considered gift for anyone serious about their tea ritual.