NATSUMI

NATSUMI: damascus for the outdoors

NATSUMI is made for barbecues, camping and outdoor cooking. The blades consist of 67 layers of damascus steel with a titanium coating that gives the two-tone look and protects the blade from rust as well. The handles are flamed oak.

What sets NATSUMI apart

• 67 layers of damascus steel, hardened to 60 HRC: a little tougher and so more robust for outdoor use.
• Titanium coating with a two-tone look.
• Flamed oak handle.
• 15° double bevel.

The knives in the series

The outdoor knife is compact and versatile; the santoku outdoor knife takes on bigger cutting jobs at the grill. You'll find all outdoor knives at a glance under Outdoor knives. Both together come in the 2-piece Starter set.

Care and storage

Damascus knives don't belong in the dishwasher. After cutting, rinse the blade briefly with warm water and a little washing-up liquid and dry it straight away with a cloth. Cut on wooden or plastic boards: glass, stone and ceramic quickly dull any edge.

Store the knife so that the edge touches nothing: on a magnetic knife strip, in a knife block or with a blade guard. For resharpening, a fine-grit whetstone works well, and wooden handles appreciate an occasional drop of camellia oil.

Frequently asked questions about the NATSUMI series

Can I use NATSUMI in the kitchen too?

Yes. The knives are designed for the outdoors, but they cut just as well in the kitchen.

What is the titanium coating for?

It creates the two-tone look and adds extra rust protection, handy when you can't dry the knife straight away outdoors.

Why 60 HRC?

Slightly lower hardness makes the blade tougher. That's an advantage outdoors, where knives take more of a beating.