Kasumi Masterpiece Carving Knife damascus steel blade 24cm

If you want to equip your kitchen with true pieces of art, then there is no doubt that the Kasumi Masterpiece Japanese knives are the perfect choice. Made in Seki, Japan (the capital of cutlery), they will show you to what extent the Japanese expertise in cutlery no longer needs proving. In fact, these knives 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. With such knives you are going to experience an outstanding level of quality!

At MyChefKnives, we want you to have the best experience with such incredible kitchen knives, and that is why we have some recommendations to preserve their beauty and quality. For instance, these knives should always be washed by hand and dried immediately after use. Putting them in the dishwasher or leaving them in contact with water for long time is not good. In addition, make sure to sharpen the blades (whenever they need it) using only whetstones with fine grains. Any other sharpening accessory could actually damage the blade's edge.

This Kasumi Masterpiece Carving Knife is not only about beauty, but it also has an outstandingly high cutting performance that is going to surprise you since the very first use. With this knife you are going to be able to cut your big pieces of meat with great ease! Find below the 5 steps of the manufacturing process of this top-quality knife :

1- The forging of the blade, done by a craftsman who is from the 25th generation of a long line of 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 done by a craftsman trained by his father, who was in turn a recognized specialist throughout Japan. He uses the technique called "halo" to create 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.

Besides the expertise of the craftsmen, it is also important to mention that the materials that were used are of great quality, too. For example, the blade has a VG10 steel core, which was then supplemented with 32 layers of hard and soft steel alternately applied to this core. This composition gives an impressive robustness to the blade.

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 and balanced.

Discover the great variety of kitchen knives from the Kasumi Masterpiece series and be a witness of the Japanese tradition. At MyChefKnives you can find the most respected Japanese brands in the field of cutlery. Shop now!