KASUMI Hammered Bread Knife

A modern arrangement of old-fashioned hammer knives with excellent corrosion resistance. The KASUMI Hammered collection is a three-layer kitchen knife that uses VG-10 stainless steel as the inner core and SUS410 grade stainless steel as its exterior, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

A bread knife is designed with sharp, scalloped teeth to slice through hard crusts and delicate textures without crushing the interior. Beyond bread, it is ideal for slicing delicate tomatoes, large fruits/vegetables with tough skins (melons, pineapples, pumpkins), cakes, and delicate pastries.

Features:

• VG-10 stainless steel – hardened to Rockwell C59-60°
  
• High carbon/chrome hammered, polished mirror finish
  
• Outer layers made of SUS410 (DIN 410) grade stainless steel
  
• Three-layer blade sharpened to a precise cutting edge
  
• Superior resistance to rust and corrosion
  
• Hammered finish provides better release of food
  
• Fine black POM (polyacetal resin) long-lasting comfort handle
  
• Hygienic stainless steel bolster with two rivets
  
• Made in Seki Japan

Bread Knife 10" / 25cm

Kasumi which means “mist”, refers to the haze or cloudy look of the soft iron body of the blade, which provides contrast to the high gloss appearance of the carbon steel. Skilled Japanese Craftsmen forge Kasumi knives by joining a piece of soft iron with a piece of carbon steel. After forging, hammering, and shaping, the carbon steel becomes the blade’s edge, while the softer iron portion becomes the body and spine of the blade. The end result is an extremely sharp Kasumi knife that is both easy to sharpen and holds a sharp edge longer.

Kasumi Tora knives are handmade by knife-making specialists and crafted in the same manner as traditional Japanese swords. The knife is carefully finished, piece by piece, throughout its process by the handwork of skilled craftsmen.