The Kasumi sub-line from Yamashin pairs the same Hitachi Blue #2 core and soft iron cladding as the Kurouchi line with a kasumi, or hazy, finish and a different handle presentation. Where the Kurouchi items come on red sandalwood handles, the Kasumi items use a walnut octagonal handle with a black pakka wood ferrule, giving them a cooler, more refined look.
Kaki-san hammer-forges this gyuto in Tosa in a san mai construction with the Blue #2 core wrapped in soft iron cladding, then ground and finished to a kasumi surface. With a blade length just over 210mm, it is a full-sized, everyday chef knife that covers slicing, dicing, and general prep with the character of a genuine carbon steel blade.
Care Instructions: The Blue #2 core is reactive carbon steel, so the exposed edge and soft iron cladding will develop a patina with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after use, avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade, and apply camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.Maker: Yamashin
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Core Edge Steel: Hitachi Blue #2
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kasumi
Grind: Even, Double Bevel (See Choil Photo)
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Weight: 6.9 oz (194 g)
Blade Length: 214 mm
Total Length: 364 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm
Blade Height: 48 mm
Kaki-san hammer-forges this gyuto in Tosa in a san mai construction with the Blue #2 core wrapped in soft iron cladding, then ground and finished to a kasumi surface. With a blade length just over 210mm, it is a full-sized, everyday chef knife that covers slicing, dicing, and general prep with the character of a genuine carbon steel blade.
Care Instructions: The Blue #2 core is reactive carbon steel, so the exposed edge and soft iron cladding will develop a patina with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after use, avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade, and apply camellia oil for longer-term storage. Hand wash only.
Each knife is made by hand so measurements may vary.
