KASUMI Tora Nakiri Knife

The cutting blade of Kasumi Tora is made from solid molybdenum vanadium high-carbon stainless steel. The handle is made of magnolia wood with a black epoxy cure, making the knife comfortable to handle, lightweight, and well-balanced. The Kasumi Tora knife series is recommended for first-time users of Japanese knives because of its reliable quality, ease of maintenance, and affordability.

A Nakiri is a specialized Japanese knife designed specifically for chopping, slicing, and dicing produce. Designed with a flat, rectangular blade and a blunt tip, this knife allows for clean, precise cuts without needing the back-and-forth rocking motion of a chef’s knife.

Features:

• Made of molybdenum vanadium high-carbon stainless steel
• Rust resistant
• Easy to sharpen
• Magnolia wood handle
• Reliable quality and easy maintenance
• Made in Seki, Japan

Nakiri Knife 6.5" x 16.5cm 

Kasumi which means “mist”, refers to the haze or cloudy look of the soft iron body of the blade, which provides contrast to the high gloss appearance of the carbon steel. Skilled Japanese Craftsmen forge Kasumi knives by joining a piece of soft iron with a piece of carbon steel. After forging, hammering, and shaping, the carbon steel becomes the blade’s edge, while the softer iron portion becomes the body and spine of the blade. The end result is an extremely sharp Kasumi knife that is both easy to sharpen and holds a sharp edge longer.

Kasumi Tora knives are handmade by knife-making specialists and crafted in the same manner as traditional Japanese swords. The knife is carefully finished, piece by piece, throughout its process by the handwork of skilled craftsmen.