The beautiful Damascus pattern is the result of repeatedly folding and forging 33 layers of stainless steel on each side of the blade. The finished blades are then sandblasted and polished to bring out their unique lines. The blade is made of VG-10 cemented carbide steel as a core material, and 33 layers of stainless steel are superimposed on both sides of the blade to form a forged product. Kasumi Damascus knives, carefully finished one by one by a skilled craftsman, have a long-lasting sharpness and can be used for generations.

A nakiri is a specialized Japanese knife designed specifically for chopping, slicing, and dicing produce. Designed with a flat, rectangular blade and blunt tip, this knife allows for clean, precise cuts without the need for the rocking motion of a chef’s knife.

Features:

• Thirty-three layers of premium stainless steel
  
• VG-10 stainless steel core layer
  
• Hardened to Rockwell C59-60°
  
• High carbon, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, and vanadium compounds maintain a sharper edge for an extended period of time
  
• Edge is beveled to create a sharper edge
  
• Kasumi pattern is the result of repeatedly folding and forging thin stainless steel in multiple layers
  
• A double-coated Damascus cutting blade provides exceptional hardness and flexibility
  
• Superior rust and corrosion resistance
  
• Comfortable resin-infused wood handle; riveted to the tang for durability
  
• Hygienic forged stainless steel ring welded to the blade
  
• Full flavor
  
• Made in Seki, Japan

Nakiri Knife 6.7" / 17 cm

Kasumi, meaning "mist", refers to the hazy or cloudy appearance of the soft iron body of the blade, which contrasts with the high-polish appearance 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 an extremely sharp Kasumi knife that is both easy to sharpen and retains its sharpness for longer.

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