Kasumi Tora

In the cabin of the commanding officer of the Japanese aircraft carrier Akagi, a loudspeaker crackled and the expected words were excited: "Tora, tora, tora." The acronym "tora" originated from the Japanese term totsugeki raigeki, which means lightning attack. It was a report of a total surprise of the enemy.

It is quite possible that Katsumi Sumikama had a flash attack on the senses of beginning chefs when creating Kasumi Tora's knives, but a more likely explanation for the name of this new series of kitchen knives is a translation of the word Tora. This term refers to the tiger in Japan.

So let's take a closer look at these tiger teeth. A young chef who is still gaining such important experience needs a tool that will lead him in the right direction. A novice tennis player cannot play with an unsuitable racket, as he would gain unwanted bad habits from it. Exactly the same applies to every activity. That's why Sumikama Cutlery has decided to provide young chefs with a tool that meets the most important criteria for the right kitchen knife. When creating it, the designers had another important requirement in front of them - costs. The price must be accessible to each chef. This created kitchen knives that do not compromise on parameters, but they convince with their performance the first time they are used.

Kasumi Tora knife blade is made of Japanese steel Daido 1K6. It is a proven material with similar parameters as the well-known VG-2 or Aichi AUS-6. Unlike AUS-6, 1K6 also contains 0.13% molybdenum, which ensures sufficient flexibility of the material. The hardness of this steel reaches a very respectable level of 57 HRC, which easily outperforms European competitors. The symmetrical "V" -shaped edge ensures a delicate cut. The blade sharpens very well.

The construction of the knife is typically Japanese. The blade passes through the plastic ring into the oval handle. It is made of magnolia wood. The final dark epoxy varnish ensures long durability. The result is the high degree of elegance so typical of the Kasumi brand.

Kasumi Tora kitchen knives represent the gateway to the realm of professional Japanese knives. The KASUMI logo is proudly mounted on each blade, confirming the fact that it has managed to strike a great balance between quality and price.

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