KASUMITOGI

Sakai Takayuki is one of Sakai's most renowned brands. It specializes mainly in traditional Japanese knives of the eastern type, and most of them are hand-forged. Not only the construction of knives and their production process are traditional, but also materials. It is mainly used by Yasuki , both its "blue" and "white" versions. Some blades are even forged from Shirogami I in the honyaki way, which only a very experienced blacksmith can handle. However, such a knife also requires an experienced user. In Japan, it is said that up to 90% of local professional chefs use knives made in Sakai.

The Kasumitogi series consists of traditional knives typical of the Kansai region, which includes both Osaka and Kyoto. These are slightly different in appearance, naming and functionality from those in the Kantó / Tókio / area. These include knives like sashimi, fugu-sashimi, tako-sashimi, funayuki-deba, kamagata-usuba, mukimono, sushi-kiri and hamo-kiri . We have chosen the more practical ones for you to use in our region, but you will not be deprived of the atmosphere of the Kansai region. In addition, these three knives are enough to prepare a number of Japanese delicacies. 

The core / hagane / is made of "white" steel Shirogami III. Unlike its "sister" Shirogami I, it has a lower carbon content, which has reduced fragility. Therefore, the knife can withstand the inexperienced user more than the Shiro I. The softer support steel , same as the Shirogami, does not contain free chromium, so the blade tends to oxidize. However, this can be easily prevented by proper use and maintenance of the knife. This steel is known to feel very good on water grinding stones and can be sharpened perfectly. 

Knives have a one-sided bevel and are designed for right-handers. The left side of the blade has a concave shape that reduces friction when slicing and helps to better separate food from the blade. The ferrule is made of a genuine buffalo horn and is a part of a handle from Japanese magnolia with the shape of the letter D. 

Kasumitogi knives are a true classic and will delight you not only with their appearance but also with their features. 

Roman Ulík, Nippon Knives, www.japonskenoze.sk all rights reserved.

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