{"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","url":"https:\/\/japanchefknife.com\/products\/kasumi-kuro-santoku-knife-16-5cm-6-5-hammered-damascus-made-in-japan","provider":"JapanChefKnife.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}