Handcrafted by the storied Sumikama family (now in its 27th generation of master knife makers), Kasumi cutlery is prized for its exceptional strength, sharpness and longevity. Each Damascus-style blade is made by hand with 32 layers of VG-10 high-carbon, high-cobalt stainless steel folded around a central core, resulting in knives of unparalleled durability. The full-tang blades are fitted with laminated timber handles for comfort and control. This set includes two essential knives you'll use every day. The utility knife (aka petty knife) is ideal for peeling, chopping and slicing. The chef's knife (aka gyuto knife) excels at chopping, slicing, and dicing herbs, vegetables, fruit, meat and fish.
Set includes 6" utility knife and 8" chef's knife.
- Each knife features 32 layers of high-carbon, high-cobalt stainless steel around central core.
- Western-style angled bevel is sharper and longer-lasting than European-style knives.
- VG-10 stainless steel achieves Rockwell hardness of 59–60.
- Full-tang blade construction provides superior balance and stability.
- Laminated timber handles with stainless-steel rivets ensure comfortable grip.
- Handcrafted in Japan.
