Kikuichi Kasumi Blue Damascus 270mm (10.5″) Yanagi w/ Saya and Ebony Handle

<p>Kasumi is Kikuichismost popular traditional single-bevel series. Hand forged in the sword making tradition from two pieces of steel, the Kasumi series are ideal knives for chefs wanting a higher level of quality. The harder steel holds its edge longer resulting in a true professional knife.</p><p><em>Hand engraved with the Kikuichi chrysanthemum logo.</em></p><p>Saya included</p><table><tr><td><p><strong>Professional Lifespan</strong></p></td><td><p>7-10 Years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Blade</strong></p></td><td><p>2 Layers; Hand Forged</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Edge</strong></p></td><td><p>Blue#2 Carbon Steel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Spine</strong></p></td><td><p>Soft Carbon Steel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>HRC</strong></p></td><td><p>61-64</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bevel</strong></p></td><td><p>Single*</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Handle</strong></p></td><td><p>Octagonal Wa Handle<br/>Ebony<br/> Water Buffalo Ferrule</p></td></tr></table><p>*<strong>Left-handed</strong>bevel is available on request please contact us for pricing</p><p>CAUTION - Blade will patina and may rust if left wet. This is NOT a stainless steel. Always hand-wash and hand-dry knives. Use caution when cutting anything that may contain bones, pits, seeds, hard pieces, or was previously frozen.</p>