"A fantastic addition to our kitchen. This is “My Knife” type of tool. Super sharp!! Very balanced. I’m obsessed with this little beast."
Fujimoto Nashiji Ajikiri Petty 105mm
Fujimoto Nashiji Ajikiri Petty 105mm
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These were the first Fujimoto blades we carried; to this day, they remain a staff and customer favourite. Here’s why: some Japanese blades are made with carbon steel, which gets crazy sharp but can rust, while others are made from stainless steel, which is easy to care for but doesn’t quite have the same magic. These are the best of both worlds, made with a super hard carbon steel core, protected by an outer layer of stainless steel, so only the edge requires maintenance! It’s a genius way of making a knife, and the ‘nashiji’ finish, inspired by the look and feel of Asian pear skin, takes it over the top.
Fujimoto blades are crafted by a team of expert craftspeople, and each step is hand-done by a specialist in their field to create a consistent, affordable, high-performance knife. Fujimoto knives sport a classic Japanese handle, called a ‘wa handle,’ that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade.
About the Shape - This is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Petty knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.
| Shape | Petty |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Level |
Medium - Part of the blade can rust
Rust Prone ⓘ
This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness |
3.5 mm /
1.6 mm
ⓘAbove the Heel / 1cm from the tip.
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| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | 62 - 63 |
| Edge/Bevel | |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Burned Maple |
| Knife Line | Fujimoto Nashiji |
| Brand | Fujimoto x Tadafusa |
| Made in |
Knife Care
Knife Care
Additional Details
Additional Details
SKU: FUJN105DE
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
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Overall rating: 4.7934785 / 5 from 92 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Fujimoto Nashiji Deba 105mm knife is highly regarded for its sharpness, ease of use, and high-quality blade. Customers appreciate its light weight, great looks, and comfortable feel in hand. The knife's handle is praised for its smoothness and versatility, making it a top choice for kitchen tasks.
Summary topics
- Knife Sharpness (9%): It was noted by customers that the Fujimoto Deba is a sharp and easy to use knife.
- Blade Quality (18%): A significant number of customers raved about the blade, praising its sharpness and high quality.
- Knife Weight (8%): It was reported by customers that the weight of the knife is light and comfortable for long haul cleaning.
- Knife Aesthetics (10%): It was observed by customers that the knife has a great look and is top-notch.
- Knife Feel (8%): It was reported by customers that the knife feels great in the hand, making it a great kitchen knife.
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Review highlights
- "Super light, looks and feels great, makes for a great kitchen knife." —
- "Versatile knife that can handle itself well with bigger veggies and poultry in a pinch." —
- "The look is beautiful and the blade is unbeatable." —
Reviews
Great little knife
"I purchased this knife as a gift for my wife at Christmas. It is now the go-to substitute for our old paring knives. I love being able to cut vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower off the main stems with this knife. Looking forward to navigating a chicken deboning with the knife in the near future"
Double-duty petty and deba
"This little knife works a treat for trout and salmon. It's got enough height for board work as a petty, too. In-hand paring, I find it too high for my hands. I sealed the very small semi-round gaps at the handle prior to use for fish. It's a beautiful little knife. The spine is relatively thick for its size. Perfect for fish and small game. It would he a bit wedgey for hard vegetable prep."
Solid ajikiri
"Need to follow through so the edge doesn't wander being really light on some larger veg or protiens. But for small chiffon , dice , mince is awesome !"
Petty, little deba
"Lovely sharp, small deba shaped blade. A little thicker than I imagined and this causes some drag and wedging of small pieces. The materials and build are fantastic."
Deba-table.
"Great little knife. The robust spine inspires confidence while the razor sharp blade renders the spine overkill but it yield a really nice feel."
My partner loves this knife!
"I bought this knife for my partner, he absolutely loves it. It handles very well, and its a great addition to our kitchen. I love the texture and design of the knife."
Great knives
"I bought this knife as a smaller companion to a larger Fujimoto my wife got for me. They are both amazing knives. I now know why my friends have said that once you use Japanese knives you will never go back!"
Fantastic intro to Japanese knives
"I bought this as an intro to Japanese knives. I knew it would be better than my Zwilling pro pairing knife but this is way better. Would have given it 5 stars but shipping took 3 weeks, and even knifeware didn’t know when it would come in."
Bad
"Too small, bad knife dulls really easily and isn’t single bevelled as a Deba should be"
Q&A
- Hi there, why did they put a plastic collar on this beautiful knife? do you think that it will become a point of weakness of this knife in the future? I thought that most Deba are single bevel - could you confirm what is the style of blade on this knife? Thanks!
- Hey there! They've chosen a handle with a plastic collar for this guy simply to keep costs really low - if you'd like one with a better handle, take a peek at the Fujimoto Hammer Tone instead. They're the same size and shape, but are made out of SLD semi stainless steel and have a lovely octagonal handle with walnut and Pakka wood! The shape is indeed a deba, but it's a little double beveled guy. It's only 105mm, so it's ideal for small fish, but I think it also makes an excellent little chopper as well!!
- Can you order one with the Oval Magnolia Wood Handle? My other Fujimoto’s all have that type...
- Hey there, we can arrange that for you in some cases! Can you send us a photo of the handle you have? - Ellie
- How long is the blade? it says 105MM in the title, but it says 165mm in the description... thank you :)
- hey there! Thats a mistake on our end! It is 105mm! I'll go fix that on the description!