The KASUMI TORA knife series is a newly developed range, the result of more than a decade of experience in manufacturing other KASUMI knife series.

KASUMI TORA knives are handcrafted by skilled artisans, using the same traditional techniques as those used in the making of Japanese swords.

The blade is made of high-carbon molybdenum-vanadium steel, sourced from Japan and renowned for its exceptional sharpness, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening.

The handle is made of magnolia wood covered with a hardened epoxy resin (black), ensuring perfect knife balance and a comfortable, durable grip.

Each KASUMI TORA knife undergoes meticulous finishing by expert artisans. Despite its affordable price, its reliability and ease of maintenance make it an excellent choice, even for novices in Japanese knives.

Features:

• High carbon, cobalt, manganese, molybdenum, and vanadium compounds maintain a sharper edge for longer
  
• Superior rust and corrosion resistance
  
• Comfortable resin-infused wood handle
  
• Made in Seki, Japan

Japanese Chef's Knife 20 cm

Kasumi, meaning "mist," refers to the misty or cloudy appearance of the soft iron body of the blade, which contrasts with the very bright appearance of the carbon steel. Skilled Japanese artisans 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 spine of the blade. The end result is an extremely sharp Kasumi knife that is both easy to sharpen and retains its edge longer.

Kasumi Tora knives are handmade by cutlery specialists and crafted in the same way as traditional Japanese swords. Each knife is meticulously finished, piece by piece, throughout its process by the manual work of skilled artisans.