Kasumi MP Knives are made of a Damascus blade with 32 layers and a core of best japanese VG10 Cobalt high carbon steel (HRC 59-60). Handle of Linen-Micarta. Made in Seki Japan.
The Kasumi Masterpiece knife (MP) is the special limited version that has been developed by combining the best technologies from the experience and the continuous improvement in producing original Kasumi knives for over a decade by Sumikama Cutlery.
The Japanese kanji writing (symbol of Masterpiece) from the original meaning of Expert Workmanship. Kasumi MP is produced not only by the advanced technology but also by the orchestration of the best skills by the specialists on each process of the knife making by hand work just as it is for the Japanese sword making.
The middle cutting blade of Kasumi MP knife is made of Japanese VG10 high carbon stainless steel with cobalt, manganese, molybdenum and vanadium for added durability and ease of sharpening. The addition of cobalt to this steel requires special tempering in order to maximize the full benefit of this steel that has been developed especially for kitchen knives.
The blades are hardened to Rockwell 59-60 degrees, that is the ideal hardness for kitchen knives and, therefore, keep a sharper cutting edge longer than most other knives.
The remarkable sharpest shiny edge is perfected with the dual processes by the medium and finest 3000 revolving water grinding stones by the best skilled craftsmen, and the ideal sharpest edge has been achieved on Kasumi MP knives.
The Kasumi MP pattern on both sides of the blade is the result of repeated folding and forging of stainless steel into multiple layers.
The professional handle is made of micarta , thermosetting hard resin compositing of linen by pressure and heat for the longest lasting.
