Description
The Kasumi Whetstone Combo 240 Course/1000 Medium (model number 7180001) is a high-quality sharpening tool designed to elevate the performance of your knives. Handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a renowned center for cutlery craftsmanship, this whetstone boasts a set of exceptional features to ensure your knives remain exceptionally sharp and ready for a variety of kitchen tasks.
Key Features:
- Fine Whetstone: This versatile sharpening stone offers a combination of two grit levels - a coarse 240-grit side for quickly reshaping and repairing the edge of a dull knife and a medium 1000-grit side for refining and finishing the edge to a keen sharpness.
- Sharpens any brand of Knife: The Kasumi Whetstone Combo is universally compatible with knives from all brands, making it a versatile and practical choice for chefs of all levels. It can restore the sharpness of a wide variety of blade types.
- Fine 2000 Grit: The combination of a fine 2000-grit side ensures that your knives are not only sharp but also polished to a high degree of precision. This fine grit imparts a smooth, refined edge that enhances cutting performance.
- Whetstone Holder Included: This package comes with a whetstone holder designed to stabilize the stone during use. The holder is essential for safety and precision, as it prevents slipping and ensures that you maintain the correct angle while sharpening.
- Non-slip Silicone Mat: For additional stability and safety, a non-slip silicone mat is included. Placing this mat under the whetstone and holder prevents unintended movement during sharpening, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring consistent results.
- Made in Seki, Japan: The Kasumi Whetstone Combo is proudly handcrafted in Seki, Japan, a city renowned for its centuries-old tradition of knife craftsmanship. This heritage guarantees that you are using a high-quality sharpening tool backed by Japanese precision and expertise.
Over 100 years Of History
Since 1916, Sumikama Cutlery in Japan, has been devoted to manufacturing high-quality and value-added cutlery using the over 780-year traditions of Seki swordsmiths and its outstanding skill to harmonize new technologies with new materials. Sumikama specializes in producing knives from the most advanced materials.
Kasumi V Gold No.10
These knives are made from 33 layers of stainless steel. The layers on both sides of the V-Gold No. 10 core are made by repeatedly folding together two different types of stainless steel and forge welding them by hand. Sumikama's technique for this special tempering is a closely guarded secret.
Specifications
Dimensions
Height
1"
Length
7"
Width
2.3"
Details
Item Condition
New
Product Weight
1.6 lb
Model
7180001
Warranty / Certifications
Warranty
Lifetime
Reviews
Kasumi Knives are shipped free across Canada on orders over $149. Kasumi Knives are produced by the Sumikama Cutlery factory in Seki Japan. Sumikama specializes in producing knives from the most advanced materials, with the most advanced manufacturing techniques. The Kasumi Damascus series is made from 32 layers of Damascus steel with a middle layer ultra hard steel. Only the middle layer acts as the cutting edge and it is made from VG-10, a high carbon steel for durability and ease of sharpening.