The Kasumi Damascus Santoku Knife has a 180 mm (18 cm) blade, a full-size Japanese all-rounder for slicing, dicing and mincing vegetables, fish and boneless meats. It is hand-forged in Seki, Japan, by Sumikama Cutlery, one of the city's long-standing knife makers.
The blade has a VG-10 steel core clad in 32 layers of stainless Damascus, giving a very sharp, long-lasting edge with the distinctive rippled pattern. The laminated wood handle is comfortable for long prep sessions. A premium knife for chefs who want Japanese performance.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Code | KNS78208 |
| Supplier Code | 78208 |
| Brand | Kasumi |
| Knife Type | Santoku Knife |
| Blade Length | 180 mm |
| Range | Kasumi Damascus |
| Blade | VG-10 core, 32-layer stainless Damascus |
| Handle | Laminated wood |
| Care | Hand wash only |
| Maker | Sumikama Cutlery, Seki, Japan |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Wash by hand in warm soapy water and dry straight away. Dishwashers can damage the edge and handle.
What is VG-10 steel?
VG-10 is a high-carbon Japanese stainless steel known for taking a very fine edge and holding it well. The Damascus layers around it add toughness and corrosion resistance.
How should I sharpen it?
Use Japanese whetstones, starting around 1000 grit and finishing on a finer stone. Avoid pull-through sharpeners and coarse steels, which can chip a hard edge.
Is it suitable for bones or frozen food?
No. The hard, thin edge can chip on bones, frozen food or hard rinds. Use a cleaver or a heavier knife for those jobs.
What cutting board should I use with it?
Use a polyethylene, rubber or timber board. Glass, stone, ceramic and steel benches will dull the edge quickly and can chip it.
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The Kasumi Sanoku Knife is made of VG-10 high carbon Stainless Steel that has been developed especially for knives. The blades are hardened to Rockwell C59-60 degrees, and therefore, keep a sharper cutting edge longer than any other knives.
The KASUMI pattern that you see on both sides of the knives is the result of repeated folding and forging of fine Stainless Steel into multiple layers. Each knife is carefully finished throughout each step of the manufacturing process by the hands of skilled craftsmen.The beauty of the KASUMI pattern together with the strong black laminated wooden handles makes these knives look graceful, yet strong, and good for any style of cooking.
| Available in: | CTN , EA , EA |
| Brand: | KASUMI |