{"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","url":"https:\/\/japanchefknife.com\/products\/kasumi-kuro-chef-knife-21cm-8-27-hammered-damascus-gyuto-made-in-japan","provider":"JapanChefKnife.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}