Kasumi Japanese Damascus Utility/Boning Knife 14cm, VG-10 Steel

This Japanese-style utility and boning knife is designed for precise, controlled tasks where a longer blade may hinder performance. The 14cm blade is compact enough for intricate jointing, deboning, and trimming, yet robust enough to cut through poultry joints and remove meat from bone without bending. This knife features the Japanese honesuki shape, which is deeper and stiffer compared to a Western boning knife, with a triangular profile that maintains its integrity during demanding tasks.

The 32-layer Damascus steel blade encases a VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel core — the same cutting layer utilized throughout the Kasumi collection. It is hardened to 59-60 HRC and sharpened to a 15 degree edge, allowing it to retain its sharpness longer than European-style knives and delivering the clean cuts characteristic of a properly forged Japanese blade. The visible Damascus pattern on the cladding layers provides each knife with unique detailing and enhances corrosion resistance.

Crafted by hand in Seki, Japan by Sumikama Cutlery, which is the 27th generation family knife maker associated with the Kasumi brand. Seki has been the center of blade-making in Japan for over 700 years. The knife features full tang construction with a riveted laminated wood handle that balances the blade for extended use. It is presented in a Kasumi gift box.

The Kasumi Damascus collection is intended for hand washing only. For ongoing maintenance, utilize a Kasumi whetstone (sold separately) — the blade should not be sharpened using a pull-through sharpener.

Features

• 14cm blade, Japanese honesuki utility/boning shape
• 32-layer Damascus stainless steel construction
• VG-10 high carbon stainless steel cutting core
• Hardened to 59-60 HRC
• Ground to a 15 degree edge angle
• Full tang construction with riveted laminated wood handle
• Stiffer and deeper than a Western boning knife
• Hand-finished in Seki, Japan by Sumikama Cutlery
• Hand wash only, never dishwasher
• Presented in a Kasumi gift box