The Kasumi Tora's cutting blade is made of solid high-carbon molybdenum vanadium stainless steel. The handle is made from magnolia wood with a black epoxy cure, which makes the knife comfortable to handle, lightweight, and well-balanced. The Kasumi Tora knife series is recommended for new users of Japanese knives due to its reliable quality, ease of maintenance, and affordable price.

A paring knife is a compact knife featuring a smaller blade designed for precision tasks. Its primary uses include peeling, coring, and pitting fruits and vegetables, as well as deveining shrimp, degreasing meats, mincing garlic, and crafting detailed garnishes.

Features:

• Made of high-carbon molybdenum vanadium stainless steel
  
• Rust-resistant
  
• Easy to sharpen
  
• Magnolia wood handle
  
• Reliable quality and easy maintenance
  
• Made in Seki, Japan

3.5" / 9 cm Paring Knife

Kasumi, which means "mist," refers to the misty or hazy appearance of the blade's soft iron body, which contrasts with the highly polished look of the carbon steel. Skilled Japanese craftsmen forge Kasumi knives by joining a piece of soft iron to a piece of carbon steel. After forging, hammering, and shaping, the carbon steel becomes the edge of the blade, while the softer iron part becomes the body and back of the blade. The end result is a Kasumi knife that is extremely sharp, easy to sharpen, and holds its edge longer.

Kasumi Tora knives are handmade by cutlery specialists and made in the same manner as traditional Japanese swords. The knife is carefully finished, piece by piece, throughout its process by the handiwork of skilled craftsmen.