Kasumi Kuro are beautifully hand crafted in Japan using traditional methods to ensure that the quality is maintained to a high level, when looking closely at the blade you will find a design that resembles a mountain top that has been created from being hammered down with precision. It also has a water like wave at the edge of the knife that is from the many layers that it has been folded into to give you the sharpness you need.

• The main cutting blade of Kasumi Kuro is made of Molybdenum vanadium steel (AUS8).
• The blades are hardened to Rockwell C58.
• Both sides of the knives have beautiful Damascus patterns of 32 layers.
• Hammered finish.
• Traditional Japanese style.
• The Hammered finish prevents food from sticking.
• The handle is in an octagon shape which makes it easy to grip.
• The handle has a Epoxy black coating which is water and chemical resistant.