Introducing the Bokashi Steel Kasai Series 4 piece set includes our 8.6 inch chefs knife, 7 inch santoku knife, 8 inch slicing knife and 5.5 inch utility knife made from AUS-10 beautifully folded steel fire pattern finish. Where perfect function meets true beauty.

Put the Fire (火災 "Kasai translates to Fire in Japanese") in your hands! This blade is the head of the Kasai Collection.

Our 4 piece set is a master of, control, stability, durability and slicing power and is responsible for 1000's of careers in the cooking industry.

Blood, sweat, and tears are poured into the crafting process over 60 days using the highest quality materials, it is truly an art statement as well as a functional tool for your kitchen adventures.

The Kasai Series 4 piece set blades are precision-forged with a 45 layered Damascus high-carbon stainless steel, with an ultra-premium Japanese AUS-10 steel cutting core. Precise cryogenic tempering with liquid nitrogen increases the steel's crystalline structure, enhancing strength, flexibility, and hardness. The increased blade width allows for improved knuckle clearance.

Hand-polishing reveals a magnificent visual pattern, Bokashi Steel's ‘Fire pattern’. The super-steel core possesses extra high carbon levels, allowing for scalpel-like sharpness with exceptionally long-lasting edge retention. Each knife is hand-finished in the Honbazuke 3-step method, creating a beautiful mirror polished edge at a staggeringly acute 10 degrees per side.

The Kasai Series handle is meticulously constructed of Pakkawood, an incredibly strong and durable wood. It is highly impervious to both heat and moisture with life-long durability. The carefully engineered ergonomic handle is designed for superior hand control and comfort. while simultaneously being stabilized for agile performance. To further enhance the beauty, an intricate Bokashi Steel pin adorns the end rivet.

The Blade

• Precision forged blades with an ultra-premium Japanese AUS-10 ‘super steel’ cutting core at 62+ Rockwell hardness for unrivaled performance and incredible edge retention.

• 45-layers of high-carbon stainless steel provide exceptional strength, durability and stain resistance.

• Ruthlessly sharp scalpel-like edge is hand finished to a mirror polish within a staggering 10° degree angle per side using the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method.

• Nitrogen cooled for enhanced hardness, flexibility and corrosion resistance

• Featuring Bokashi Steel's exquisite Kasai Series Fire blade pattern, for striking, stand out beauty.

• Precisely tapered blade minimizes surface resistance for buttery smooth cut through.

• Mirror polished bolster provides a perfectly engineered balance and gently encourages a comfortable and proper pinch grip.

• Blade’s spine is hand polished to a smooth finish for enhanced pinch grip comfort.

• Wide blade height for improved knuckle clearance and ability to scoop and transfer food.

The Handle

• Meticulously constructed ultra-premium Pakkawood handle. Highly impervious to heat, cold and moisture with gorilla-like strength and life-long durability.

• Carefully hand polished.

• Ergonomic handle shape for superior hand control, agility, and comfort

• Beautifully crafted Bokashi Steel pin adorns the end rivet for added distinction.

• Triple-riveted for even more resilience.

• Full tang for superb robustness & quality

• Stainless steel end cap (second bolster) adds perfect counterbalance.