Description
The Kasumi Hammered 10" Bread Knife is a versatile and indispensable tool for anyone who enjoys fresh bread, bagels, cakes, or pastries.ts exceptional blade construction, ergonomic handle, and distinctive "Kasumi" pattern make it an indispensable tool for achieving precise and clean bread and pastry slices, ensuring that you can enjoy your baked goods to the fullest.
Key Features:
- Modern Bread Knife with Traditional Roots: The Kasumi Hammered 10" Bread Knife is part of the Kasumi Hammered collection, a modern reinterpretation of classic hammer knives. It offers outstanding corrosion resistance and combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.
- High-Quality Blade Construction: This bread knife features a three-layer blade construction. Its inner core is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel, known for its sharpness and durability. The outer layer is made of SUS410 grade stainless steel, providing exceptional corrosion resistance.
- Hammered Finish: The blade showcases an eye-catching hammered finish, not only enhancing its aesthetic appeal but also contributing to its functionality. This finish helps reduce friction and ensures clean cuts through thick, flaky bread crusts, while leaving the soft insides intact.
- Impressive Hardness: With a Rockwell Hardness rating of 59-60 HRC, this knife's blade is impressively hard, ensuring it maintains its sharp edge even through tough breads and pastries.
- Precision Beveled Edges: The blade is meticulously sharpened with ultra-sharp beveled edges, allowing for precise and effortless bread slicing without crushing or tearing.
- Ergonomic Handle: The Bread Knife boasts a contoured black POM (polyacetal resin) handle, which is not only visually appealing but also designed for long-lasting comfort and a secure grip. Its ergonomic design makes it practical and comfortable to hold during extended use.
- Japanese Craftsmanship: Proudly crafted in Seki, Japan, a renowned center for knife craftsmanship, this Bread Knife embodies the precision and quality that Japanese cutlery is celebrated for.
- Distinctive "Kasumi" Pattern: The name "Kasumi" is inspired by the "spring mist" phenomenon in Japan and is reflected in the captivating pattern on the blade, adding an artistic touch to its functionality.
- Long and Serrated Blade: Characterized by its long and serrated blade, the Bread Knife is perfectly suited for cleanly cutting through thick, flaky crusts of bread and other baked goods, while preserving the soft and delicate insides.
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.
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
Knife Length
10"
Overall Length
15.3"
Details
Net Weight
0.5 lb
Steel
Molybdenum Vanadium
Care & Use
Hand Wash & Dry Thoroughly
Finish
Hammered (Tsuchime)
Handle Material
POM (polyacetal resin)
Handle Style
Double Riveted
Warranty / Certifications
Warranty
Limited 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.