Kasumi Masterpiece Santoku Knife Damascus Steel Blade 18cm

The Kasumi Masterpiece Santoku Knife is a unique piece of art that was specially created with the sole purpose of enlightening your kitchen with its beautiful design and its irreproachable performance. Truly one of a kind! This Japanese knife will allow you to easily cut almost every type of food, being thus one of the most polyvalent knives that you can have in the kitchen. 

Such an astonishing knife couldn’t be real if it wasn’t for expertise and talent of Japanese master cutlers. Let us not ignore that when we talk about the Japanese know-how, we are talking about an old tradition that has given the world powerful, sharp blades such as the ones of a katana. This santoku knife is yet another clear example of the incredible results delivered by Japanese craftmen.

Indeed, in order to make this knife so remarkable, these 5 different steps were carried by hand:

1- The forging of the blade was done by a craftsman who is from the 25th generation of a long line of Japanese blacksmiths

2- The first manual sharpening is then carried out by a craftsman who has worked for more than 30 years as a master cutler

3- Next, the second sharpening with water is performed by one of Japan’s most renowned craftsmen

4- Damascus effect: a very detailed step by a craftsman trained by his father, who was in turn a recognized specialist throughout Japan. He uses the technique called “halo” to realize this damask. The pattern is thus finer, which allows the blade’s thread to be harder, hence sharper.

5- Finally, the creation of the handle is carried out by a craftsman with more than 40 years of experience in the field, and who is specialized in the creation of Masterpiece handles.

In addition to the expertise of the craftsmen who took care of the 5 manufacturing steps mentioned above, it is also important to mention that the materials that were used are of great quality. For example, the blade has a VG10 steel core with 1% of carbon content that ensures the solidity and robustness of this knife. 

Furthermore, the handle is made of micarta, which is a composite material which is very resistant to moisture and heat. It is made from fabric and resin compressed under high pressure. Additionally, the handle has two rivets that make it even more solid. The way in which this beautiful handle matches with the aesthetic effect of the damascus blade makes this knife a unique piece of collection!

All the kitchen knives from the Kasumi Masterpiece series prove that despite the modern technology in the field of cutlery, the ancient techniques are still capable of meeting the expectations of our present days. These knives are all manufactured in Seki, which is the capital of cutlery of Japan. Their quality is undeniable, but to preserve them in the best way possible, it is important that you only wash them by hand and only sharpen them using whetstones with ultra fine grains.

Be a witness of the Japanese tradition and have a look at all the Kasumi Masterpiece knives available on our website. MyChefKnives is your best option for online shopping of the best knives for your kitchen!