Name: Kumo Japanese VG10 Gyuto Chef Knife
Brand: Italic
SKU: D255SMKIOS0501
Price: 119 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.91 (91 reviews)

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Ultra-limited collection of handcrafted, double-edged chef’s knives forged from 67 layers of pure Damascus Japanese VG10 stainless steel. Named after a Japanese cloud, each blade is finished with an artfully distinct swirl that delivers exceptional performance. Set in a variety of stunning hexagonal handles for the perfect grip.

Kumo Japanese VG10 Gyuto Chef Knife

Pinnacle of Modern Steel

Japanese VG10 Steel

Damascus Finish

Layer Count

Rockwell Rating

Blade Length

61 HRC score means longer times between sharpening.

Superior Edge Retention

VG10 is the gold standard for stainless steel.

Corrosion Resistant

High chromium and molybdenum levels increase the durability.

Made to Last

A quintessential stainless steel in higher-end knife making, Japanese VG10 features high carbon, chromium, and vanadium levels, yielding a well-rounded hard steel that's still easy to sharpen.

Japanese VG10 Stainless Steel

Curved blade for fluid slicing, chopping, and dicing any and all vegetables, meats, and breads.

Universal Utility

Named after a Japanese cloud, this limited collection features handcrafted knives forged from 67 layers of pure Damascus Japanese VG10 stainless steel and cutting boards crafted from medium-hard Japanese Hinoki Cypress. A chef's dream combination of form and function.

The Kumo Collection

Blue Honeycomb Resin

Natural Birch Burl

Brown Stabilized Maple

Stunning Hexagonal Handles

Chef Equipment

This knife is beautiful & sharp! Not too heavy. If you ever have to wield it as a weapon, I pity your attacker! Lol. Also, one should always hold it blade facing away if in self defense so you don’t cut yourself! #themoreyouknow

Gorgeous Chef Knife!

The natural birch handle is beautiful. Extremely sharp and cuts very well. 

Gorgeous Knife

Love it! Great feel in the hand, beautiful design, and works great.

Beautiful & cuts nicely

Great design and quality, but I find it a bit too big.

Quality Knife

Larger than I expected/hoped, but a true “chef’s knife.” I love bringing it out to cook with friends.

Beautiful and practical - but large 

I bought this knife as a gift for my mom, who loves to cook, and she absolutely loves it. It is extremely sharp and hasn't needed sharpening at all despite being used daily for a few months. The markings on the blade are beautiful and distinctive. 

Beautiful and very sharp

after years of using so-so knives, I was blown away by the quality, how easy it is to hold, how effective it is with minimum pressure applied. Italic, please make a pairing knife version of this! 

best knife i've ever used

I was excited to try this item as soon as it arrived! After three months of regular use, here are my takeaways:
- sharp out of the box, did a paper and tomato  test and it sliced through them like butter
- has a pretty aggressive blade curve. think zwilling kramer style with a Japanese handle
- beautiful handle finish, wears away though which is expected
- you will get a LOT of compliments 

Very sharp, beautiful knife

Beautiful knife. Light and VERY sharp. Be careful cleaning it, it's extremely easy to cut yourself. I saved the box it came in for storage as there was a nice depressed cushion cutout for it and I hope this helps keep it sharp. The handle is lovely but I find that the flat edges all around it aren't the most comfortable to hold, I would prefer if the entire surface were rounded. Just something to keep in mind. Overall great product at a great price and truly beautiful to look at.

Great Knife!

Beautiful conversation piece and cuts like a dream

Cuts cleanly

If you're looking to level up your kitchen setup, I'd jump for this! For a knife at this price it cuts just as well as you'd expect it to and it really speeds up prep time, and avoid frustration. It's still easy to clean.

Wonderfully effortless

The handle is long even for larger hands. Visually it is beautiful though and it’s generally easy to care for. 

Good! Sharp 

Great quality knife!

Bought this knife as a Christmas gift for my husband and he loved it.  Very beautiful work of art.  The knife is very sharp and easy to use.  Highly recommend.

Beautiful Knife

Got one for myself after I got this for someone else—they loved it so much!

Great gift

This has served me well as my main chefs knife, it rivals $300 comparable knives

Great knife

This is the nicest knife I’ve ever seen with my eyes. It will probably cut my finger off at some point it’s so sharp. I love everything about it and the price is amazing. One of my favorite purchases. PSA: throw out your bamboo cutting boards - they’ll ruin your good knives. 

Beautiful knife

The picture says it all. This knife is a stunner in every way. Everyone who sees it is immediately so impressed. It's sharp, weighted well, and just a fantastic knife!

The Most Beautiful Knife

My husband loves to cook and was surprised with the quality of this knife. 

Made a wonderful gift

My husband does all the cooking so I bought him the kumo knife as his birthday gift. He loves using it and thinks it's one if the best knives he own. 

Gifted to my hubby 

seems nice, nice packaging. seems bigger than average chef knife. 

nice packaging 

When I was a child, I read mythology, legends, and fairy tales. The hero sometimes carried a sword of Damascus steel. At long last, I now have my very own Damascus steel. It’s a kitchen knife, not a weapon, but I’m still a warrior woman. Some day someone will inherit this heirloom piece as part of my legacy. 

At Last!!!

My fiancé loves to cook and I bought this for her as a gift. It looks stunning, which she loved, but the best reaction was the first time she used it. Italic sells a magnetic knife set and I added it to the board. Great value 

Beautiful & Sharp

This knife blew my socks off. I have never had such a high quality knife and it makes cooking a joy!

A must buy!!

A fancy knife is not a kitchen necessity, but it is a nice gift for or mainstay in a home cook’s arsenal. This one definitely punches above its price tag. The weight may not be as heavy as you expect, so be careful when using for the first time. Great design and sharp knife.

Great knife, good price

I've been waiting for this for so long and I'm glad it's back in stock! Love this so much! Very sharp and overall great quality.

Amazing Chef's Knife!

I bought this as a gift, and its quality and packaging far exceed my expectations. It is gorgeous and substantial in person.

I am so excited to gift this to someone

Very pleased with this knife, I have used it for a few months and it has not failed me. Makes my cooking prep extremely easy, very happy with this purchase!

Sharp sharp sharp!

Lovely knife. Pretty sharp as well, been using it for a couple months

This knife is really of high quality and absolutely beautiful. It would be great for gifting. We use it all the time. 

Great Quality Knife

Bought this for our summer house as needed a good sharp knife. This blade is sharp and beautiful, I expect the long lovely to age gracefully as well. Great addition to any kitchen.

Great knife--beautiful blade

It was a present to my husband. He didn’t start using it but it seems very sharp and useful 


This kitchen knife is a must have for any kitchen.

A Must Have

Beautiful 

These knives were sold out for a long time. I ordered as soon as they became available and do not regret. I ordered extras as gifts as they are beautiful and a great value. 

It’s beautiful in person and is super sharp! I did the paper cut and super thin tomato slice test and it passed! The knife is a little bigger than expected but all good. I wouldn’t recommend for cutting anything super dense though. 

Beautiful gift

This is a fantastic looking knife. The design is absolutely amazing. My only feedback would be the case it comes in. Its not easy to use this knife and put it back and forth in the box, especially if used often. It needs some type of cover for daily use or a holder for it.

Great knife, looks incredible

So far used for a month, is sleek and sharp and the staining on the blade is beautiful.

Sleek and sharp

Loving my new knife. It's very lightweight and yet feels like a professional chef's knife. The handle is quite luxurious and sturdy. 

Amazing knife

I love this knife! My only complaint is that the grip is decorative only. 

Beautiful!

I am extremely happy with my Italic Damascus knife. The blade is made of excellent Damascus steel and the handle is comfortable to hold. It's a great tool for any kitchen task and has held up well after multiple uses. I highly recommend it.

Great weight to the Knife with nice etching into the blade. Cuts great!

Amazing Knife for the Price

Bought this as a gift for my husband, he loves it and now I’m going to get one for my brother 

Gift for hubby

We love this so much we bought more to give away for housewarming gifts, etc

Bought extras to give away

Got extras of this knife to gift to family and friends

Got this to gift

It cuts everything like it’s butter, and our favorite knife for processing meats. Makes things safer too

Best knife in the kitchen

I like the knife enough to buy it again as a gift for a friend. It is lightweight though if you prefer a heavier knife.

Solid chef's knife

Lightweight but strong and very sharp. Love the design and packaging.

Great knife! 

Not only is this knife gorgeous, it's sharp, well-weighted, and feels good in hand. I'm going to purchase another to travel with!

Love this knife!

I’ve been waiting for this knife to come back into stock for months and I have not been disappointed. It is a superior products for an excellent price.

Amazing! Worth the wait

This knife is stunning. Larger than I expected for some reason, but definitely a kitchen staple. 

WOW! So gorgeous

Can't ask for more in a knife and looks great on the counter as well

Form and Function

I love this knife. It’s a bit too long and not the most comfortable, though. Sometimes I will reach for a more comfortable chef knife for a longer chopping sesh.

the handle is not ergonomic and had a hairline crack in it. It's very sharp and stunning though. It's a work of art. A little big though even for a tall/large person. 

4.9

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