Kasumi Damascus Santoku Knife 16.5 cm Kuro KR-35017

The Santoku knife is a general-purpose knife that in Japanese means "three virtues," as it can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables. Its tip is more curved compared to a chef's knife, while the blade length is ideal for fine chopping, even on the countertop of a home kitchen, where space is usually more limited. Its lightweight design makes it comfortable and easy to use even after extended periods of use.

Blade: The blade, made of Damascus steel, is handcrafted in Japan using traditional methods, ensuring the knife's quality is of the highest standard. Like all Kasumi knives, it consists of a central core made of hard Molybdenum vanadium steel alloy (AUS8) with a Rockwell hardness of 58HRC, around which 32 layers of SUS410 steel—alternating soft and hard—are folded. This creates a blade that is hard, exceptionally sharp at up to 15°, and highly resistant to oxidation and wear. The surface of the blade is hammered for superior non-stick performance and exceptional aesthetics.

The knives of the Kuro series are classic Japanese-style knives with a lightweight wooden handle and a heavy blade, designed for users who are well-versed in cutting techniques.

Handle: The handle is made of wood with an epoxy coating, shaped in a classic octagonal Japanese style, easy to grip, waterproof, and fire-resistant.

Packaging: Comes in luxury packaging.

Warranty: Lifetime warranty. Kasumi

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Kasumi knives are manufactured by Sumikama Hamono company in Seki, Japan, world-famous for their centuries-old Katana swords. Sumikama, one of Seki's oldest companies, is one of the most well-known for making high quality knives because it combines the highest technology with the handmade tradition of the old Japanese blacksmiths. "Kasumi" for the Japanese corresponds to "damaskus" for the Europeans and refers to the way the knife is made, with a central hard metal core coated with layers of steel sheets, soft and hard alternately. Despite Kasumi Tora series reasonable price range, it is a kitchen knife that is recommended for those who are new to Japanese kitchen knives because of its reliable quality and easy maintenance.