{"title":"Kasumi Knives | Handcrafted Damascus Steel Knives from Seki, Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-kasumi\" style=\"font-family: 'Hiragino Mincho ProN', 'Yu Mincho', 'YuMincho', 'Noto Serif JP', 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 32px 20px; background-color: #faf7f2;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero banner --\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; margin-bottom: 28px; display: block;\" alt=\"Kasumi Damascus steel Japanese knives handcrafted in Seki, Japan\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!-- Logo + Kanji + Heading block --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/6089\/3890\/files\/Kasumi_logo_cropped.jpg?v=1778900802\" alt=\"Kasumi logo - Sumikama Cutlery, Seki, Japan\" style=\"max-width: 170px; height: auto; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 72px; line-height: 1; color: #c9a25a; font-weight: 300; margin: 4px 0 8px;\"\u003e霞\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"font-family: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin: 8px 0 4px; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eKasumi Knives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #6b6b6b; font-style: italic; margin: 0 0 20px;\"\u003eHandcrafted Damascus Steel from Seki, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Gold divider --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 50px; height: 1px; background-color: #c9a25a; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"margin: 0 12px; color: #c9a25a; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e✺\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 50px; height: 1px; background-color: #c9a25a; vertical-align: middle;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Body copy --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: #2a2a2a; text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003eCrafted by \u003cstrong\u003eSumikama Cutlery\u003c\/strong\u003e in Seki since 1916, every \u003cstrong style=\"color: #8b1a1a;\"\u003eKasumi\u003c\/strong\u003e blade is forged from 32 layers of premium Damascus steel around a razor-sharp VG-10 core - delivering exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and the wave-like \"mist\" pattern that gives the brand its name. Shop the full collection of chef's knives, santoku, nakiri, gyuto, sujihiki, paring, utility, and bread knives - each hand-finished by master craftsmen and built to perform for a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hanko seal: 関 (Seki) \/ 匠 (Takumi) --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 24px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #8b1a1a; color: #faf7f2; padding: 12px 10px; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e関\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e匠\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Closing tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: #6b6b6b; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; margin: 0;\"\u003eMade in Seki, Japan · 32-Layer Damascus · VG-10 Core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kasumi-kuro-santoku-knife-16-5cm-6-5-hammered-damascus-made-in-japan","title":"Kasumi Kuro Santoku Knife 16.5cm \/ 6.5\" - Hammered Damascus, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - the historic capital of Japanese bladesmithing - the Kasumi Kuro 16.5 cm (6.5\") Santoku is the everyday workhorse of any serious knife collection. The hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchime\u003c\/em\u003e finish creates tiny air pockets along the blade, so vegetables, fish, and boneless meats release cleanly instead of sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Japanese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeki has been making blades for over 800 years, and the Kuro series carries that lineage forward with a redesigned octagonal handle for a more secure, fatigue-free grip. The 32-layer Damascus pattern isn't just beautiful - it gives the blade resilience and a razor-sharp edge that holds up to daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - hand-forged by master craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 16.5 cm \/ 6.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-layer Damascus stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum vanadium high-carbon stainless steel core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered (tsuchime) finish reduces food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved octagonal handle for a comfortable, balanced grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlicing vegetables, dicing onions, portioning fish, and everyday kitchen prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; dry immediately. Do not put in the dishwasher. Hone regularly and sharpen with a Japanese whetstone (1000\/3000 or 1000\/6000 grit) to maintain the factory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - proudly forged in Seki, the historic home of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kasumi 🇯🇵","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665635066050,"sku":"71KR35017","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/6089\/3890\/files\/71KR35017.webp?v=1779009776"},{"product_id":"kasumi-kuro-nakiri-vegetable-knife-16-5cm-6-5-damascus-made-in-japan","title":"Kasumi Kuro Nakiri Vegetable Knife 16.5cm \/ 6.5\" - Damascus, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kasumi Kuro Nakiri is purpose-built for one of the kitchen's most repetitive jobs - chopping vegetables - and it makes it a pleasure. The 16.5 cm (6.5\") flat-edged blade meets the cutting board cleanly along its full length, so push cuts go through carrots, cabbage, and onions in a single confident motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Japanese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 32-layer Damascus pattern sits over a molybdenum vanadium high-carbon stainless core, finished with a hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchime\u003c\/em\u003e surface that keeps slices from sticking. The redesigned octagonal handle gives you a secure, neutral grip whether you're working through a quick weeknight prep or a long Sunday cook - true Japanese craftsmanship at your cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - 800+ years of bladesmithing heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 16.5 cm \/ 6.5\" (Nakiri style - flat edge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-layer Damascus stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum vanadium high-carbon core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered (tsuchime) finish prevents sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOctagonal handle, improved ergonomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush-cutting vegetables, julienne, chiffonade, and high-volume vegetable prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; dry immediately. Do not put in the dishwasher. Hone regularly and sharpen with a Japanese whetstone (1000\/3000 or 1000\/6000 grit) to maintain the factory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - proudly forged in Seki, the historic home of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kasumi 🇯🇵","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665635098818,"sku":"71KR36017","price":199.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/6089\/3890\/files\/71KR36017-00.webp?v=1778904246"},{"product_id":"kasumi-kuro-chef-knife-21cm-8-27-hammered-damascus-gyuto-made-in-japan","title":"Kasumi Kuro Chef Knife 21cm \/ 8.27\" - Hammered Damascus Gyuto, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kasumi Kuro 21 cm (8.27\") Chef Knife is the all-rounder your kitchen will reach for first. Long enough for confident rock-and-slice work on proteins, agile enough for fine vegetable prep - a true gyuto-style chef knife in the Japanese tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003eAuthentic Japanese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from a molybdenum vanadium high-carbon stainless core wrapped in 32 layers of Damascus steel, the Kuro chef knife takes a wickedly fine edge and holds it. The hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchime\u003c\/em\u003e finish minimizes food sticking, while the improved octagonal handle delivers a balanced, secure grip - the kind of details that only come from generations of Japanese knife-making craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - the historic heart of Japanese cutlery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 21 cm \/ 8.27\" (gyuto-style chef knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-layer Damascus stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum vanadium high-carbon core for edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered (tsuchime) finish for clean food release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved octagonal handle for ergonomic control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryday chef knife work - proteins, vegetables, herbs, and general prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; dry immediately. Do not put in the dishwasher. Hone regularly and sharpen with a Japanese whetstone (1000\/3000 or 1000\/6000 grit) to maintain the factory edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e - proudly forged in Seki, the historic home of Japanese cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kasumi 🇯🇵","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665635131586,"sku":"71KR37021","price":214.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/6089\/3890\/files\/71KR37021-00_17f16b39-d2e5-469f-9d86-4955031cd358.webp?v=1778904217"},{"product_id":"kasumi-kuro-chef-knife-24cm-9-5-damascus-gyuto-made-in-japan","title":"Kasumi Kuro Chef Knife 24cm \/ 9.5\" - Damascus Gyuto, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kasumi Kuro 24 cm (9.5\") Chef Knife brings extra reach for cooks who like a longer blade - without giving up precision. Ideal for slicing larger proteins, breaking down produce in volume, and getting clean cuts in a single smooth pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Japanese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 32-layer Damascus pattern wraps a molybdenum vanadium high-carbon stainless core for a hard, long-lasting edge. The hammered \u003cem\u003etsuchime\u003c\/em\u003e finish keeps food from clinging, and the redesigned octagonal handle keeps your grip secure through long prep sessions - quintessential Japanese knife engineering scaled up for serious cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Seki, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e by master bladesmiths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 24 cm \/ 9.5\" (long gyuto-style chef knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-layer Damascus stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolybdenum vanadium high-carbon core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammered (tsuchime) finish - minimal food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved octagonal handle for control and balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger proteins, fish, watermelon, roasts, and high-volume prep where reach matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; dry immediately. 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At this size it's nimble for delicate work - small vegetables, garnish, boneless fish - yet substantial enough to be your daily driver in a small kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Japanese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from V-Gold No. 10 (VG-10) high-carbon stainless steel - one of the most respected knife steels in Japan - and finished with a stunning 33-layer Damascus pattern produced through repeated folding and forging in the traditional Japanese method. Ground to a steep 15-degree edge and hardened to 59-60 HRC, it takes and holds an exceptionally fine edge. Full-tang construction and a laminated wooden handle complete a knife built to last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e using traditional folding techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 13 cm \/ 5\" (compact Santoku)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33-layer Damascus stainless steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-10 (V-Gold No. 10) high-carbon stainless steel core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15-degree beveled edge angle for razor sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59-60 HRC Rockwell hardness - excellent edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang build with laminated wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail work - garnish, herbs, small vegetables, boneless fish, and precision slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; dry immediately. 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The 17 cm (6.7\") flat-edged blade is purpose-built for clean, full-contact push cuts - no rocking, no sawing, just decisive slices through onions, carrots, cabbage, and herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Japanese Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel and finished in a 33-layer Damascus pattern, this Nakiri is sharpened to a 15-degree edge and hardened to 59-60 HRC for exceptional edge retention. The full-tang body with a laminated wooden handle gives you the balance and durability of a true heirloom Japanese knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-forged in Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e by master craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 17 cm \/ 6.7\" (Nakiri - flat-edge vegetable knife)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33-layer Damascus stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVG-10 high-carbon stainless steel core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15-degree beveled edge angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59-60 HRC Rockwell hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-tang construction with laminated wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll vegetable prep - push cuts, julienne, chiffonade, and high-volume chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with mild soap and warm water; dry immediately. 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