Kasumi Damascus Chef Knife 20cm – VG-10 Gyuto, Made in Japan

Dishwasher Safe | No

Hand-forged in Japan, the Kasumi Damascus 20 cm (8") Chef Knife is the kind of knife that earns a permanent spot on your magnet bar. It's the classic Japanese gyuto length — versatile enough to handle nearly any task on the board, from slicing tomatoes to breaking down a chicken. If you could own only one good knife, this would be a strong contender.

Key Features:

• Hand-forged in Japan from premium VG-10 steel

• Blade length: 20 cm / 8" (gyuto-style chef knife)

• 33-layer Damascus stainless steel construction

• VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel core

• 15-degree beveled edge — razor sharp out of the box

• 59-60 HRC for long-lasting edge retention

• Full-tang construction with laminated wooden handle

Crafted in Japan from V-Gold No. 10 (VG-10) high-carbon stainless steel and finished with a 33-layer Damascus pattern, this chef knife is ground to a steep 15-degree edge and hardened to 59-60 HRC for elite sharpness and edge retention. Full-tang construction with a laminated wooden handle delivers the heft and balance serious cooks expect from authentic Japanese cutlery.

Best for daily-driver chef knife duties — meat, fish, vegetables, and general kitchen prep. Made in Japan — proudly forged in Seki, the historic home of Japanese cutlery.