Kasumi Damascus Santoku 13cm – VG-10 Compact Chef Knife, Japan

Dishwasher Safe | No

Hand-forged in Japan, the Kasumi Damascus 13 cm (5") Santoku is a compact, precision-grade Japanese chef knife built for cooks who value control. At this size it's nimble for delicate work — small vegetables, garnish, boneless fish — yet substantial enough to be your daily driver in a small kitchen. When a full-sized chef knife feels like too much and a paring knife feels like too little, this Santoku hits the sweet spot.

Key Features:

• Hand-forged in Japan using traditional folding techniques

• Blade length: 13 cm / 5" (compact Santoku)

• 33-layer Damascus stainless steel construction

• VG-10 (V-Gold No. 10) high-carbon stainless steel core

• 15-degree beveled edge angle for razor sharpness

• 59-60 HRC Rockwell hardness — excellent edge retention

• Full-tang build with laminated wooden handle

The blade is forged from V-Gold No. 10 (VG-10) high-carbon stainless steel — one of the most respected knife steels in Japan — and finished with a stunning 33-layer Damascus pattern produced through repeated folding and forging in the traditional Japanese method. Ground to a steep 15-degree edge and hardened to 59-60 HRC, it takes and holds an exceptionally fine edge. Full-tang construction and a laminated wooden handle complete a knife built to last a lifetime.

Best for detail work — garnish, herbs, small vegetables, boneless fish, and precision slicing. Made in Japan — proudly forged in Seki, the historic home of Japanese cutlery.