Kasumi 84017-7 inch Vegetable Knife Kasumi 7-inch Japanese vegetable knife is designed for cutting vegetables quickly Damascus pattern is eye catching and rust free The edge is beveled on both sides, but the bevel is much larger than the bevel on a European or American brand and creates a sharper edge The asymmetrical handle is made from multiple layers of wood impregnated with a plastic resin and is riveted to the full tang Kasumi knives are produced by Sumikama Cutlery in Seki, Japan