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Tetsujin Blue 2 Kasumi

Sanmai - Soft Iron Clad Kasumi Blue 2 / Aogami #2 / Carbon Tosa, Japan

Tetsujin Kasumi is the "budget" version of the well-known Tanryusen line. Utlizing the excellent Hitachi Blue 2 Steel, matched with a less exotic yet equally elegant Kasumi finish.

Same as Tanryusen, this Blue 2 Kasumi line is forged by Toru Tamura (田村 徹) and sharpened by Naohito Myojin (明神 直人).

Pros

  • Excellent performance
  • Thin behind the edge
  • Excellent fit and finish

Cons

  • High budget
  • Need extra care

Best For

  • Enthusiasts
  • Pro chefs
Construction
Sanmai - Soft Iron Clad
Surface Finish
Kasumi
Steel
Blue 2 / Aogami #2 / Carbon
Origin
Tosa, Japan